Michele Greco

Michele "The Pope" Greco
Born(1924-05-12)12 May 1924
Died13 February 2008(2008-02-13) (aged 83)
Other namesIl Papa
OccupationMafioso
Criminal statusDeceased
(imprisoned from 1992)
SpouseRosa Greco
Children1
RelativesSalvatore "The Senator" Greco (brother)
Salvatore "Ciaschiteddu" Greco (cousin)
AllegianceSicilian Mafia
Conviction(s)Mafia association
Multiple murders
Criminal chargeMafia association
Multiple murders
PenaltyLife imprisonment

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.[1] Greco was the head of the Sicilian Mafia Commission.