THE ROBE AND THE AXE
The Robe and Axe of a Christian Executioner called Giovanni Battista Bugatti whose job was to execute people on behalf of the Pope for the state of the church.
Executioner Giovanni Battista Bugatti was given a total of 516 assignments by the Pope.
The method of execution was by the axe 🪓.
When he retired, the Pope paid paid him a regular pension.
He worked in the ministry of Grace and Justice of the papal State.