Krunoslav Draganović (1903-1983)
playerIntelligence & Surveillance · The Vatican & Religious Power
A Catholic priest ran an escape route that smuggled war criminals out of Europe after World War II.
Who they are
Krunoslav Draganovic (1903-1983), a Croatian priest and Ustase operative.
What they do
He operated one of the two main 'Ratlines' nodes that helped fugitives flee.
How it works
Running the San Girolamo degli Illirici in Rome, he helped extract Ustase war criminals and key SS personnel, with close operational ties to the Vatican, OSS, and CIA.
Why it matters
He's documented evidence of religious and intelligence networks cooperating to move war criminals to safety.
The engine's record — word for word
Report #76. Croatian priest + Ustaše operative. Operated San Girolamo degli Illirici (Rome) as second major Ratlines node. Facilitated extraction of Ustaše war criminals + key SS personnel. Close Holy See + OSS + CIA operational ties.
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