Italian bishops defend work of anti-Mafia priest

September 04, 2014

The Italian Episcopal Conference has issued a statement of support for Father Luigi Ciotti, a priest who has vowed to continue his anti-Mafia activities despite a threat from a powerful organized-crime figure.

Citing remarks made by Pope Francis in March, the bishops spoke of the “incompatibility between the Mafia and the Gospel.”

 

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Further information:

• La Cei: "Vicinanza e stima per don Ciotti" (Avennire)
• Anti-Mafia Italian priest undeterred by threat from 'boss of bosses' (CWN, 9/1)