Anna Matranga

Anna Matranga is a CBS News journalist who covers crime and justice issues in Italy. She has reported extensively on the country's mafia organizations, including the Calabria region's Ndragheta crime syndicate, Sicily's Cosa Nostra, and Campania region's Camorra mafias. Matranga has also covered the Italian government's efforts to combat organized crime and protect children from being indoctrinated into mob families. Prior to her work at CBS News, Matranga was a reporter for The Associated Press, where she focused on breaking news and feature stories in Italy and around the world.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/italy-mafia-children-program-takes-kids-from-organized-crime-families/

78%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

30%

Examples:

  • The author's repeated use of the term 'homophobic slur' and sensationalized reporting on the Pope's actions demonstrates a clear bias against those holding traditional religious views on sexuality.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

35%

Examples:

  • Francis reportedly repeated the slur in a meeting with 200 priests at Rome's Salesian Pontifical University. However, Francis was clear in his stance that gay men should not be ordained.
  • The pontiff has previously made landmark statements in support of same-sex civil unions, conducted LGBTQ outreach and last year approved short blessings for same-sex couples by Catholic priests.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

First Millennial Saint: The Life and Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis

First Millennial Saint: The Life and Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Pope Francis canonized 15 individuals during an Ordinary Consistory on July 1, 2024, including Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint in the Catholic Church. Born in London and raised in Italy, Carlo was a pious child with a passion for computers who created a website cataloguing church-approved miracles. Known for his devotion to Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions, he helped those in need before dying of leukemia at 15. Swiftly canonized due to his popularity among younger Catholics, Carlo is seen as bridging the gap between faith and technology.
Pope Francis Under Fire for Using Homophobic Slur During Private Meeting with Roman Priests

Pope Francis Under Fire for Using Homophobic Slur During Private Meeting with Roman Priests

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Pope Francis, in a private meeting with Roman priests on June 12, 2024, used a homophobic slur while discussing the Catholic Church's stance on homosexuality in the priesthood. This is his second such incident within two weeks and contradicts his previous supportive statements towards LGBTQ individuals. The Vatican has yet to comment on the use of offensive language.