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Our Brooklyn Monsignor, Who Art Under Subpoena
Oh Divine Eternal Father, united with your Divine Son and the Holy Spirit and through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg you to destroy the power of your worst enemies: the malign spirits. Throw them into the deepest caverns of hell, and keep them there forever, take possession of your kingdom; since it has been created by yourself; and very justly it belongs to you. Heavenly Father, grant us the reigning right of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. With every beat of my heart and with every breath, I repeat this prayer, for pure Love to you. Amen.
That's along the lines of what we'd be saying if we were in the shoes of Brooklyn Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, whose church, as NBC New York reported on Thursday, has been subpoenaed by the feds. Also reportedly involved? Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams.
On this week's podcast, we've got indicted FDNY chiefs, a former co-conspirator who carries around a tin of breath mints to offer reporters, and yes, a Catholic priest, wrapped up in this week's round of stunning revelations from the multiple federal investigations surrounding Mayor Eric Adams and the people in his administration and inner circle. Join Hell Gate editors Adlan, Katie, Max, Nick, and Chris as we bring you up to speed on all things federal investigations into Eric Adams.
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