Michele "The Pope" Greco | |
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Born | |
Died | 13 February 2008 | (aged 83)
Other names | Il Papa |
Occupation | Mafioso |
Criminal status | Deceased (imprisoned from 1992) |
Spouse | Rosa Greco |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Salvatore "The Senator" Greco (brother) Salvatore "Ciaschiteddu" Greco (cousin) |
Allegiance | Sicilian Mafia |
Conviction(s) | Mafia association Multiple murders |
Criminal charge | Mafia association Multiple murders |
Penalty | Life 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.