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US thwarts plan to attack Pope during visit

September 14, 2015

American security officials have foiled plans for an attack on Pope Francis during the Pontiff's visit to the US, a senior Congressman has revealed.

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"We have disrupted one particular case," said Rep. Michael McCaul, during a September 13 television interview. The Texan legislator said that he remains concerned about other potential security threats, and "we are monitorly very closely" to protect the Pontiff.

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Plans to attack Pope Francis during U.S. visit were 'disrupted': Homeland Security committee chairman (New York Daily News

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Posted by: cornerlot - Sep. 14, 2015 9:16 PM ET USA
Rep. Mike McCaul is from Texas not Pennsylvania.
Posted by: jmjusa - Sep. 14, 2015 5:37 PM ET USA
Chairman McCaul represents Austin, TX -- not Pennsylvania.

US thwarts plan to attack Pope during visit

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