Murder in the Vatican

The CIA and the Bolshevik Pontiff

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, True Crime
Cover of the book Murder in the Vatican by Lucien Gregoire, George Lucien Gregoire
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Lucien Gregoire ISBN: 9781625170781
Publisher: George Lucien Gregoire Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: George Lucien Gregoire Language: English
Author: Lucien Gregoire
ISBN: 9781625170781
Publisher: George Lucien Gregoire
Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: George Lucien Gregoire
Language: English
In 1978, driven by Paul VI's encyclicals Populorum Progressio and Liberation Theology, there were two fronts on which the CIA was confronted by communism as a free democratic society, Italy and Central America. If Italy fell to communism much of Europe would follow. If Central America fell to communism much of Latin America would follow. It was in these parts of the world communism was raising its ugly head as the will of the people that was so very dangerous to the United States and its capitalistic allies. Henry Kissinger sounded the alarm, "Domination by Moscow is not the issue. Communist control of Italy and Central America is the issue. It would have terrible consequences for the United States and is the number one threat to its national security."_ When Paul VI died the CIA joined right-wing factions in the Church to elect a pro-American Pope. When the avowed Marxist—John Paul I—was elected it struck a nerve of shattering proportions in the United States. A swarm of mini-Cubas loomed on the horizon in Europe and in America’s backyard. In CIA headquarters in McLean Virginia the ball began to roll…
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
In 1978, driven by Paul VI's encyclicals Populorum Progressio and Liberation Theology, there were two fronts on which the CIA was confronted by communism as a free democratic society, Italy and Central America. If Italy fell to communism much of Europe would follow. If Central America fell to communism much of Latin America would follow. It was in these parts of the world communism was raising its ugly head as the will of the people that was so very dangerous to the United States and its capitalistic allies. Henry Kissinger sounded the alarm, "Domination by Moscow is not the issue. Communist control of Italy and Central America is the issue. It would have terrible consequences for the United States and is the number one threat to its national security."_ When Paul VI died the CIA joined right-wing factions in the Church to elect a pro-American Pope. When the avowed Marxist—John Paul I—was elected it struck a nerve of shattering proportions in the United States. A swarm of mini-Cubas loomed on the horizon in Europe and in America’s backyard. In CIA headquarters in McLean Virginia the ball began to roll…

More books from True Crime

Cover of the book Dans son ombre by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book Whitey on Trial by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book Deadly Lust: by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book Famous Trials: Unwanted Spouses by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book Écrire le mal by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book Stolen Masterpieces, Museum Security, Thieves, Detection & Penal Systems by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book A Sketch of Murder by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book Les cent faits divers les plus fous de 2017 by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book Last Suppers: Famous Final Meals from Death Row by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book Crime and the Craft by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book Death of a Doctor by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book Diabolik nella mia ...Luna by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book The Whisky King by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book The Curious Habits of Dr Adams by Lucien Gregoire
Cover of the book The Baccy Boat by Lucien Gregoire
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy