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The Corsair Captain Who Defied the Inquisition
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Episode The Corsair Captain Who Defied the Inquisition
In 17th century Malta, a corsair captain named Fra' Girolamo di Pietro dared to challenge the authority of the Inquisition. This episode explores the tense relationship between the Knights of St. John's lucrative corso—privateering against Muslim shipping—and the Church's moral and legal oversight. Di Pietro, a knight of the Order, was arrested by the Inquisitor for capturing a ship under dubious circumstances, sparking a legal battle that pitted the Order's traditions against ecclesiastical power. We delve into the shifting rules of corsair warfare, the role of the Sacra Congregazione, and the fate of a man who sailed too close to the wind. Featuring the Inquisitor's palace in Birgu, the Castellania prison, and the galleys of the Grand Harbour.
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