Commentators blame CBS ’60 Minutes’ for provoking conflict between Trump and the Vatican
Some conservative commentators have taken issue with a segment from CBS’s “60 Minutes,” which showcased three cardinals criticizing the immigration and Iran policies of the Trump administration. Father Gerald Murray and author Robert Royal discussed the situation on a prayer group show, questioning whether the segment was designed to incite conflict between President Trump and […]
Pentagon and Vatican Collaborate on Damage Control — Did Trump Just Wreck It?
On Sunday, President Donald Trump launched an attack on Pope Leo XIV, just days after both the Vatican and the Pentagon attempted to clarify reports suggesting that the Pope had pressured the Holy See regarding U.S. foreign policy. The Vatican finally addressed the situation on Friday, following a week of claims from various media outlets, […]
Vatican Offers Unusual Public Rejection of ‘Totally False’ Media Claims Regarding Relationship with Trump Administration
Vatican Denies Allegations about Pentagon Meetings The Vatican has strongly refuted claims that Pentagon officials in Donald Trump’s administration conducted tense meetings with representatives of the Catholic Church in January. The Holy See’s press office issued a statement in Italian, asserting the reports were “completely false.” This statement came in response to a report from […]
U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican: Cardinal Refutes Claims of Pentagon Threats
Ambassador Rejects Claims of Pentagon Threat to Vatican Brian Birch, the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, addressed an explosive report on Thursday, stating that Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the former Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, denied allegations suggesting the Pentagon had issued threats against the Vatican. Birch referred to these claims as a “hoax.” […]
Vance Responds to Claims of Pentagon Pressuring Vatican
Vice President Responds to Pentagon-Vatican Meeting Claims Vice President J.D. Vance addressed concerns on Wednesday regarding a report from Free Press suggesting that senior officials from the Pentagon convened with Cardinal Christophe Pierre earlier this year to influence the Vatican about U.S. military authority. The report indicated that Pentagon representatives summoned Pierre to a confidential […]
Cuba Allegedly Appeals to the Vatican for Support Against US Pressure Amid Escalating Energy Crisis
Cuban authorities have reached out to the Vatican, seeking its support to help the nation stay in power and secure aid amid a significant energy crisis. This crisis, which has resulted in rolling blackouts, began in late January following a U.S. presidential order that labeled Cuba as an “unusual and extraordinary threat,” alongside tariffs on […]
Pope Leo XIV Welcomes the Archbishop of Tehran, Who Was Evacuated During Conflict, at the Vatican
Pope Welcomes Cardinal Mathieu from Iran Pope Leo XIV met with Iran’s top Catholic leader, Cardinal Dominic Mathieu, the Archbishop of Tehran and Isfahan, at the Vatican on Thursday. This gathering was significant given the recent turmoil surrounding the cardinal’s evacuations. Cardinal Mathieu, originally from Belgium, arrived in Italy on March 8 after being evacuated […]
Vatican finally answers Trump’s invitation for Pope Leo to be part of the Board of Peace
Vatican Declines Trump’s Invitation for Peace Commission Pope Leo XIV has decided not to join a peace commission initiated by President Donald Trump, aimed at addressing the situation in Gaza, as stated by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s chief diplomat. Efforts to mediate peace are already in progress, with participation from leaders representing 26 countries, […]
Vatican turns down President Trump’s Peace Board plan for Gaza rebuilding
The Vatican’s Decision on Trump’s Peace Commission The Vatican has decided against participation in President Donald Trump’s newly formed peace commission, which aims to oversee recovery efforts after the conflict in Gaza. This announcement came via a diplomatic official from the Vatican on Tuesday, illustrating some hesitation to engage in this post-war initiative. Cardinal Pietro […]
Vatican Confirms Pope’s Involvement on Trump’s Board of Peace
Vatican Declines Trump’s Invitation to Gaza Peace Commission Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, announced on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has chosen not to accept President Trump’s invitation to join the Gaza Peace Commission. During discussions with the Italian government in Rome, Parolin stated that the Holy See “will not participate in […]