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Trump Officials Deny Threats to Vatican Over Pope's Criticism
Filed: Apr 09, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
Summary: Officials refute claims of threatening the Vatican amid Pope Leo XIV's concerns over U.S. military policies.
WHO: Trump officials
WHAT: deny threatening the Vatican
WHEN: Apr 09, 2026 at 1:52 PM ET
WHERE: Vatican City
WHY: Pope Leo XIV has expressed concerns over Washington’s military policies.
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