Crime & Justice

Pope Leo visits Italy’s ‘Land of Fires’ as families seek justice for children lost to toxic waste

Angelo Venturato talks during an interview with the Associated Press next to photos of his daughter Maria who died at the age of 25 of a cancer he claims to be connected to decades of pollution from illegal waste dumping and burning, much of it linked to organized criminal groups.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from AP says: Angelo Venturato talks during an interview with the Associated Press next to photos of his daughter Maria who died at the age of 25 of a cancer he claims to be connected to decades of pollution from illegal waste dumping and burning, much of it linked to organized criminal groups.

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  • Primary source: AP
  • Published: May 23, 2026, 9:23 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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  1. Source published: May 23, 2026, 9:23 AM UTC
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