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Teen Arrested In Conjunction With ISIS Plot to Assassinate The Pope

Teen Arrested In Conjunction With ISIS Plot to Assassinate The Pope

A 15-year-old in Philadelphia has been arrested in conjunction with an ISIS-inspired plot to attack Pope Francis. As reported by ABC News, “The minor was inspired by [ISIS] and sought to conduct a detailed homeland attack, which included multiple attackers, firearms and multiple explosives, targeting a foreign dignitary [the pope] at a high-profile event.” Questions have been raised about the teen’s mental health, however, he has been officially charged with attempting to provide support to a terrorist organization.

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