Pope faces death threat on Slovakia visit

SECURITY Services are investigating a death threat made against Pope John Paul ahead of his visit to Slovakia later this week.

Officials refused to elaborate on the threat. Jan Packa, who heads the Slovak guards in charge of security for visiting foreign dignitaries, confirmed the existence of the threat but said it would be “preliminary, untactical and unsuitable” to say more.

“Any publication of details helps the possible attackers to adjust to any measures,” said Interior Ministry spokeswoman Lubomira Hutterova.