Bishop Eleganti says ‘Islam has a problem’ with ‘violence’ after terrorist attack in Italy
Bishop Marian Eleganti has commented on the recent terrorist attack in Modena, Italy, attributing a problem of violence to Islam. He criticized the tendency of investigators to dismiss religious motivations in favor of mental health explanations. Eleganti argues that both Islamic fanaticism and personal issues may contribute to such violent acts.
- ▪A Moroccan immigrant drove his car into a crowd in Modena, injuring eight people.
- ▪Bishop Eleganti stated that Islam has a problem with violence and criticized the dismissal of religious factors in investigations.
- ▪He expressed concern that no European country is immune to Islamic radicalization.
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News Bishop Eleganti says ‘Islam has a problem’ with ‘violence’ after terrorist attack in Italy The Swiss bishop cautioned against investigators habitually framing attacks by Muslim perpetrators as isolated mental health cases, ruling out religious factors without serious examination. Bishop Marian ElegantiLiebermary/Wikimedia Commons AndreasWailzer 0 Andreas Wailzer Comments 0 Thu May 21, 2026 - 11:24 am EDT (LifeSiteNews) — Bishop Marian Eleganti has said that “Islam has a problem in its relationship with violence” after a Moroccan immigrant in Modena, Italy, drove his car into a crowd. In an interview with Italian newspaper Il Giornale, Eleganti was asked about the terrorist attack that occurred in Modena, Italy, on May 16.
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