Father Felice Palamara, a priest known for his outspoken criticism of the 'Ndrangheta, an organized crime network in southern Italy, was targeted in a poisoning attempt when a mafia hitman spiked his holy communion wine with bleach. The incident occurred after Palamara spoke out against organized crime during Mass. Fortunately, the priest detected the smell of bleach in the chalice before consuming the poisoned wine, preventing any harm.
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