Holy See’s Latest Grave Mystery: Human Bones Found in Roman Property
In a twist that feels straight out of a thriller novel, the Vatican recently discovered human bone fragments at a Rome property it owns. The Holy See made the announcement on Tuesday, adding a new layer to Italy’s long‑standing “missing kids” mystery.
Where the Bones Came From
The bones were uncovered during restoration work in an annex off the Apostolic Nunciature of Italy – the Vatican’s diplomatic office in Rome. The discovery was initially reported by local media on Monday, prompting an urgent police investigation.
Police Are On the Case
- Investigators are determined to pin down the age, gender, and death date of the remains.
- They’re also digging into whether the bones match the DNA of either Emanuela Orlandi or Mirella Gregori, both of whom vanished from Rome in 1983.
Reminder: The “Chick‑in the Conspiracy” Trail
Emanuela, a 15‑year‑old at the time she disappeared on June 22, 1983, was known in Rome purely because she was the daughter of a Vatican policeman. Some whispered she was snatched by a crime syndicate looking to pressure Vatican officials over a loan, while others gasped that she might have been kidnapped to release Turkish gangster Mehmet Ali Agca, the man who tried to take Pope John Paul II’s life in 1981. Dad Pietro has still been hunting for answers, claiming the Vatican has been staying silent — even complicit.
Miracle That Looks Like a Laurel & Hardy Plot
Mirella Gregori vanished exactly 40 days prior to Emanuela. According to her mother, Mirella answered the apartment intercom asking a school friend about a quick outing — then never returned. Police have not ruled out that the two cases might be tied together.
Vatican’s Response
The Holy See has repeatedly stated it’s cooperating with Italian police. However, the discovery of bones nudges the narrative toward a dark, unresolved chapter that everyone wants to close.
Meanwhile, the rest of the world watches on, hoping the newest discovery will finally bring closure to the families and put the shadows hanging in Rome to rest.
