Envelope containing three bullets sent to Pope Francis

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Source: Newsweek

An envelope addressed to Pope Francis and containing three bullets has been intercepted near Milan, Italian police have confirmed.

The envelope featured French postage and was addressed to "The Pope, Vatican City, Piazza S. Pietro in Rome," Italy's carabinieri—one of the country's two main police forces—told Newsweek.

An investigation is underway.

Officers seized the mail at a sorting center in Peschiera Borromeo, located on the outskirts of Milan, after its presence was reported by the manager.

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/envelope-containing-three-bullets-sent-pope-francis-1617409

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Pope Francis waves at his August 8th Angelus prayer.

The interception in Milan of an envelope addressed to him and containing three bullets, has raised alarm in the Vatican and among the world's Catholics.

[hlthe2b]

1. I know progressive Catholics want more from him and sooner, but this is why I think liberal

Catholics really need to rally behind him--the far extreme RW wings of Catholicism truly want to remove him--any way possible and I'm not so sure that doesn't include the Opus Dei and other extreme conservative members and Bishops in this country. I've long thought his life to be in danger.

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3. True - and they've done it before

[regnaD kciN]

12. True...

My late mother converted to Roman Catholicism in the '70s and was a devout member of her parish for decades -- and told me she was certain that JP1 had been poisoned by conservatives at the Vatican.

[Elessar Zappa]

4. Agree.

The Church is still far behind on women’s and lgbt rights but this pope has taken steps in the right direction. Most of the bishops in the US loathe him due to his progressiveness and care for the poor.

[NH Ethylene]

2. WTF, is nothing sacred?

I'm not religious at all but this man is so impressive and (for a pope) progressive. I would hate to see anything happen to him.

[milestogo]

5. Is that some kind of trinitarian threat?

[Locrian]

8. beat me to it... some sort of unholy trinity threat ?- n/t

[regnaD kciN]

13. I'm having very uncomfortable "Boondock Saints" (a truly dreadful movie) flashbacks...

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit..." BLAM!

[truthisfreedom]

17. Seriously!

[Crowman2009]

6. Wouldn't be surprised if this envelope came from Opus Dei or the US conference of bishops.

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7. +1

Not unlike the U.S. Conference, Opus Dei has been busy trying to turn Latin Americans against Pope Francis.

Not directly (usually) - but through their many media and political surrogates.

As this has proven to be a lot less effective than they thought, I wouldn't put it past them to be mulling the next option.

They've done it before.

[AngryOldDem]

11. I can't see the USCCB doing this.

No matter how it may feel about Francis, it wouldn’t make threats like this.

[AngryOldDem]

9. From Canada?

A lot of churches have been burned to the ground over the Church’s not apologizing over the abuse at the Indian schools.

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10. Milan - a hotbed of neo-fascism in Italy these days

Berlusconi, who's from Milan, found it fertile ground for his hard-right Forza Italia ("Go, Italy" ).

Of course though, they're downright RINO-style moderates - compared to most of today's GOP.

[regnaD kciN]

14. Ironic, considering its past history...

(Google "Milan Esso Station" for details.)

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15. Certo!

[Major Nikon]

16. Worst assassination attempt Evah!

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18. It's the northern Italian version of wrapping fish in newspaper with the target's photo in it

(a typically southern Italian threat)

A lot less smelly - but the message is the same.

[Major Nikon]

20. ...

[peppertree]

21. Well, what's the reference?

Inquiring minds want to know.

[MustLoveBeagles]

19. K&R

I hope he stays safe.

[electric_blue68]

22. 😮😔 he is a threat to Conservative Catholics and other religious conservatives

As a feminist, and ex Liberal-Catholic I wish he'd do more, as well as have taken on the abuse scandel sooner, better, stronger....

he has also done good things!

Guess I'll just have to send some white light "woo" to him specifically at this point. (I have a specific, and general list I send out almost every night 🙂👍 )