Elena Aiello specifically prophesied about Italy's chastisement: 'Italy shall be humiliated and purged in her blood. She shall suffer very much indeed on account of the multitude of sins committed in this privileged nation.' The punishment will come through both natural disasters and war. Even the Vatican will not be spared — 'even Rome will be punished according to justice for its many and serious sins.' After the purification, Italy will return to the faith more fervently than before.