May 12, 1924 - Michele Greco
Known within Cosa Nostra as "The Pope," Greco held authority over the Sicilian Mafia's ruling commission during one of its most violent periods, the early 1980s, when internal purges and open warfare produced casualties in the hundreds. His influence derived less from direct violence than from the organizational standing he commanded, which made him central to decisions that others carried out. He died in prison, convicted of multiple murders, having never publicly acknowledged the weight of what was decided in his presence.
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Michele Greco (Italian: [miˈkɛːle ˈɡrɛːko]; 12 May 1924 – 13 February 2008) was a member of the Sicilian Mafia and a convicted murderer. Greco died in prison while serving multiple life sentences. His nickname was Il Papa ("The Pope") due to his ability to mediate between different Mafia families. Greco was the head of the Sicilian Mafia Commission.
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