16 APR 2026
United StatesNew Lenox, Illinois, United States

Bomb threat at Pope Leo's brother's home investigated

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:55 UTC · 1 source

Police in New Lenox, Illinois, investigated a bomb threat targeting the brother of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday. The threat was made against the Chicago-area home of John Prevost, the Pope's brother. Authorities conducted a search of the property and found no explosives or hazardous materials. The incident occurs amid heightened tensions between the Vatican and the U.S. government over the use of religious rhetoric in politics.

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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:55 UTC · First reported: 5h ago