Would it be possible for Cosa Nostra and the Catholic Church to be working together? In recent years many citizens would be shocked to know about both organizations connection throughout history. Catholicism was formed in the first centuries C.E believing in the Holy Trinity, God. Catholic headquarters are located in Vatican City, Rome, Italy. There are more than a billion members in the Catholic following and the proposing a question of their leaders ulterior motives is not well received. The thought of a Cosa Nostra and Catholic Church having an intimate relationship is unsettling to many civilians. Evidence proves connections between both Cosa Nostra and Catholic Church exist.
The Catholic Church experienced many scandals which is now referred to as “Disgraceful Period of the Roman Catholic Church”. …show more content…
Paul Marcinkus, a high- ranking member of Catholic clergy, found himself as a main contributor to this scandal. When the bank collapsed it was discovered to have 1.3 billion dollars in debt. The Vatican loaned the sum of this money to fake constellation companies scattered around Europe and Central America. When a warrant for Marcinkus’ arrest was issued, the Vatican won immunity for him and allowed Marcinkus to return home as a practicing modest parish priest. Marcinkus was quoted regarding his part in the scandal, “All I can say, it was a heck a lot of money.” clearly showing his lack of remorse for wrongdoing. He was later arrested for an unrelated issue however while being escorted from court each morning co- defendants would bow and blow a kiss as he passed. A clear- protocol gesture one would make as a mafia greeting to a senior godfather figure. Cosa Nostra often funded Catholic churches by making very sizable ‘donations’ to them. Much of the suspicious connection between organizations was first recognized through the generous donations made by Mafiosi. Mafiosi would disguise
The Catholic Church experienced many scandals which is now referred to as “Disgraceful Period of the Roman Catholic Church”. …show more content…
Paul Marcinkus, a high- ranking member of Catholic clergy, found himself as a main contributor to this scandal. When the bank collapsed it was discovered to have 1.3 billion dollars in debt. The Vatican loaned the sum of this money to fake constellation companies scattered around Europe and Central America. When a warrant for Marcinkus’ arrest was issued, the Vatican won immunity for him and allowed Marcinkus to return home as a practicing modest parish priest. Marcinkus was quoted regarding his part in the scandal, “All I can say, it was a heck a lot of money.” clearly showing his lack of remorse for wrongdoing. He was later arrested for an unrelated issue however while being escorted from court each morning co- defendants would bow and blow a kiss as he passed. A clear- protocol gesture one would make as a mafia greeting to a senior godfather figure. Cosa Nostra often funded Catholic churches by making very sizable ‘donations’ to them. Much of the suspicious connection between organizations was first recognized through the generous donations made by Mafiosi. Mafiosi would disguise