Indonesia arrests seven over Pope Francis 'terror threats'

The Italian press reports that a terrorist attack was planned against the head of the Catholic Church in Indonesia, during the Holy Father's 45th apostolic visit. Seven terrorist suspects were arrested in Indonesia on suspicion of assassination.

Indonesia detains 7 over ‘ISIS terror plot’ to attack Pope Francis during Jakarta visit: Report

Searches linked to the planned attack on Pope Francis uncovered bows, arrows, a drone, and ISIS leaflets. Some arrested people had pledged allegiance to ISIS.

Terror plot to kill Pope Francis foiled, 7 suspects arrested after ‘swearing ISIS allegiance’

A terror plot to kill Pope Francis has been uncovered with Indonesian cops swooping on seven suspects believed to be ISIS-inspired. The foiled ploy targeted the Pope during his visit to Indonesia, where he started a 12-day tour of the Asia Pacific. The suspects were arrested across September 2 and 3 after cops were tipped […]

Terrifying 'ISIS' plot to kill Pope Francis on foreign trip unearthed

The suspects were arrested in Indonesia just days after the Pope made a speech calling out religious extremism.

Indonesian police arrest seven in a failed plot to attack Pope Francis

Bow and arrows, a drone and Islamic State material found in searches near capital Jakarta

The suspects were arrested after Indonesian police found bows and arrows, a drone, and Islamic State propaganda during the search. The Pope visited the country from September 3 to 6.