One of the most famous Popes was Sisto V (1585-90). This Pope was elected because he was a man who was usual to enforce the law in a time when the corruption was everywhere in Rome (infact he was a grand inquisitor): for this reason, very soon, he was called "Papa Tosto" (Strong and stony Pope). There are a lot of legends about him: this is one of them. One day Sisto V called the hangman: he ordered him to build a gallows near Piazza del Popolo and to string up the first person who had entered in the city through Porta del Popolo (a gate near Piazza del Popolo. Once, infact, Rome was enclosed from walls). The executioner was baffled, but he knew that it was better to follow orders for his safety. The next day the executioner and guards were pryings to know the unlucky man that will be killed there. The gate was opened. A young boy was coming here, but suddenly he stopped himself to tie shoe laces; during that time an old man set foot in Rome. Guards immediately arrested him telling him the bad new: the man was terrified, but just for a moment. Then, infact, he raised his hands to the sky and told: "Oh Dio onnipotente,
quanto sei giusto!" ("Oh omnipotent God, you are right!"); he told to the hangman that a lot of years ago he killed all his family and then other 4 persons and that no one accused him. So the executioner was relieved to realize orders. But still today no one can tell how Sisto V could know it. Ps: the spirit of this man found the peace, but it isn't so for the others souls that died here: they appear here or long the twisted wall (read the article). For more, post me. Dblk
One of the most famous Popes was Sisto V (1585-90). This Pope was elected because he was a man who was usual to enforce the law in a time when the corruption was everywhere in Rome (infact he was a grand inquisitor): for this reason, very soon, he was called "Papa Tosto" (Strong and stony Pope). There are a lot of legends about him: this is one of them. One day Sisto V called the hangman: he ordered him to build a gallows near Piazza del Popolo and to string up the first person who had entered in the city through Porta del Popolo (a gate near Piazza del Popolo. Once, infact, Rome was enclosed from walls). The executioner was baffled, but he knew that it was better to follow orders for his safety. The next day the executioner and guards were pryings to know the unlucky man that will be killed there. The gate was opened. A young boy was coming here, but suddenly he stopped himself to tie shoe laces; during that time an old man set foot in Rome. Guards immediately arrested him telling him the bad new: the man was terrified, but just for a moment. Then, infact, he raised his hands to the sky and told: "Oh Dio onnipotente, 
quanto sei giusto!" ("Oh omnipotent God, you are right!"); he told to the hangman that a lot of years ago he killed all his family and then other 4 persons and that no one accused him. So the executioner was relieved to realize orders. But still today no one can tell how Sisto V could know it. Ps: the spirit of this man found the peace, but it isn't so for the others souls that died here: they appear here or long the twisted wall (read the article). For more, post me. Dblk
