Secret Service: no major threats against Pontiff in US
September 17, 2015
American security officials are now aware of any immediate threats to attack Pope Francis during his visit to the US, the head of the Secret Service said in an interview with USA Today.
“There is nothing that we’re overly concerned about,” said Joseph Clancy. He acknowledged, however, that an enormous security operation is involved in protecting the Pontiff.
Clancy’s reassuring message comes shortly after the revelation that the FBI had arrested a Philadelphia teenager for allegedly seeking to organize an assault on boy’s plans were barely formed, and no real threat had materialized.
For all current news, visit our News home page.
Further information:
- Secret Service director: No credible threats against Pope Francis (USA Today)
- Philadelphia teen was arrested for trying to organize attack on Pope (CWN, 9/16)
All comments are moderated. To lighten our editing burden, only current donors are allowed to Sound Off. If you are a current donor, log in to see the comment form; otherwise please support our work, and Sound Off!
