16 APR 2026
United StatesNew Lenox, Illinois, United States

Bomb threat targets Pope Leo XIV's brother in Illinois

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:15 UTC · 2 sources

The New Lenox Police Department in Illinois reported investigating a bomb threat targeting the brother of Pope Leo XIV yesterday evening. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between the Vatican and the Trump administration following the Pope's critical remarks. Authorities have not released details on the nature of the threat or any suspects. The investigation is ongoing.

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TGRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸view8h ago
TW@officialrnintelview8h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:15 UTC · First reported: 8h ago