Italian man, 52, carrying knife near Vatican, suspected mentally disturbed, no terror suspicion; event with Pope Francis continued.

A 52-year-old Italian man, suspected to be mentally disturbed, was detained by police in Rome carrying a knife near the boulevard leading to the Vatican, before Pope Francis' weekly appearance. Authorities reported no suspicion of terrorism. Pope Francis's noon event at the Vatican palace window continued as scheduled. The man, from Calabria, was found during routine security checks.

January 28, 2024
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