The St. Gallen Mafia
Julia Meloni
In the mid-1990s, a clandestine group of high-ranking churchmen began gathering in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Opposed to Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the circle plotted a revolution in stealth.
By 2015, their secret ached to be told. Before an audience, Cardinal Godfried Danneels joked of being a part of a "mafia." But as explosive as Danneels's confession was, a thick cloud of mystery still enshrouds the St. Gallen mafia.
In this compelling book, Julia Meloni pieces together the eerie trail of confessional evidence about the St. Gallen group. Copiously researched and grippingly narrated, The St. Gallen Mafia sheds light on the following:
● The mysteries of the 2005 conclave, where mafia members grew divided over a plan to back Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as pope.
● The war against Benedict XVI by the mafia's Cardinal Achille Silvestrini - and the mysterious "confessions" believed to be linked to him.
● The enigmatic, complicated relationship between the mafia's Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini and Benedict XVI.
● The mafia writings that presaged a new Francis - and the 2013 conclave that elected him.
● Martini's enduring role as an "ante-pope" - a "precursor" for Pope Francis.
Duration - 4h 15m.
Author - Julia Meloni.
Narrator - Kevin Gallagher.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2021 TAN Books ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
In the mid-1990s, a clandestine group of high-ranking churchmen began gathering in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Opposed to Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the circle plotted a revolution in stealth. By 2015, their secret ached to be told. Before an audience, Cardinal Godfried Danneels joked of being a part of a "mafia." But as explosive as Danneels's confession was, a thick cloud of mystery still enshrouds the St. Gallen mafia. In this compelling book, Julia Meloni pieces together the eerie trail of confessional evidence about the St. Gallen group. Copiously researched and grippingly narrated, The St. Gallen Mafia sheds light on the following: ● The mysteries of the 2005 conclave, where mafia members grew divided over a plan to back Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as pope. ● The war against Benedict XVI by the mafia's Cardinal Achille Silvestrini - and the mysterious "confessions" believed to be linked to him. ● The enigmatic, complicated relationship between the mafia's Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini and Benedict XVI. ● The mafia writings that presaged a new Francis - and the 2013 conclave that elected him. ● Martini's enduring role as an "ante-pope" - a "precursor" for Pope Francis. Duration - 4h 15m. Author - Julia Meloni. Narrator - Kevin Gallagher. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2021 TAN Books ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:58
Foreword
Duration:00:06:14
1. The Next Pope
Duration:00:21:36
2. Silvestrini
Duration:00:13:27
3. Martini
Duration:00:16:15
4. Kasper
Duration:00:14:40
5. Danneels
Duration:00:09:52
6. The Ante-Pope
Duration:00:12:50
7. Fire
Duration:00:13:11
8. No Country for Old Men
Duration:00:20:16
9. Dark Horse
Duration:00:19:02
10. The Ghost of Cardinal Martini
Duration:00:12:24
11. God of Surprises
Duration:00:13:52
12. Man Behind the Curtain
Duration:00:15:45
13. Chekhov's Gun
Duration:00:18:34
14. Things Fall Apart
Duration:00:16:25
15. Patience
Duration:00:18:21
16. Time
Duration:00:11:26
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:42