First, we must debunk a major myth.
Freemasonry in Italy is not a monolithic organization. It is composed of several distinct "obediences." The two primary ones are:
that sent shockwaves through the country. This was not a list of local hobbyists; it was a "who’s who" of Italy’s elite, including: Government Officials: 30 MPs and several cabinet ministers. Military & Intelligence: The heads of all three Italian secret services. The Media: Editorial control over the major newspaper Corriere della Sera Future Leaders: A then-businessman named Silvio Berlusconi A Web of Conspiracy
: The heads of all three Italian intelligence services at the time. Business Moguls : Including a young Silvio Berlusconi .