US begins massive security operation amid fears of terror attacks on Pope Francis' visit
US security agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), have kicked off a massive security operation amid concerns that Pope Francis could be targeted by terrorist groups like the Islamic State (ISIS) and al Qaeda when he arrives in Washington on Tuesday to start his six-day visit to the United States.
Although there are no specific credible threats that exist during the Pope's visit, events the pope would attend in New York, Philadelphia and Washington would require massive amount of security, according to a bulletin distributed to law enforcement units in the US by the FBI and the DHS and obtained by CNN.
The bulletin said the activities involving Pope Francis have been designated as "national special security events."
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