Il Discorso della Chiesa Siciliana sulla Mafia

A significant reflection on the mafia phenomenon, rooted in the 2018 'Convertitevi!' letter by the Sicilian Episcopal Conference (CESI), underscores the enduring impact of Pope John Paul II's 1993 visit to Agrigento. This visit, marked by his powerful call for peace during a mass at the Valle dei Templi, remains a pivotal moment in Sicily's struggle against organized crime. The letter, authored by Sicilian bishops and presented in Agrigento under the auspices of Cardinal Montenegro, extends its critique beyond regional boundaries to address mafia-like structures across Italy. By linking historical and contemporary challenges, this discourse offers a moral and spiritual framework for combating systemic corruption, bridging theological reflection with societal action.

Canta, C. C. (2021). Il discorso della Chiesa siciliana sulla mafia [JD]. Religioni E Società, 99. https://doi.org/10.19272/202131301009