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Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother
Authorities found no explosives or injuries after evacuating nearby homes, and police said the false report may lead to criminal charges.
- On Wednesday evening, New Lenox, Illinois, police and the Will County Sheriff's bomb squad investigated an unfounded bomb threat at the home of John Prevost, Pope Leo XIV's brother.
- Escalating political friction between the Vatican and the White House set the backdrop, with President Donald Trump recently criticizing Pope Leo as 'weak on crime' and 'terrible for foreign policy.'
- Authorities evacuated nearby residents and deployed specialized K-9s to search the property, determining the threat was unsubstantiated with no explosive devices or hazardous materials present.
- Police confirmed no injuries were reported and stated that making false reports is a 'serious offense' that may result in criminal charges.
- Investigators have not identified a suspect or motive as the FBI remains in contact with local law enforcement, with authorities uncertain whether the threat connects to ongoing tensions between Trump and the Pope.
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Chicago police investigate a bomb threat against a house in the suburbs of the city where John Prevost, the brother of Pope Leo XIV, lives. Local media confirmed that New Lenox authorities responded to an emergency call about 6:30 p.m., local time, Wednesday about a threat at the residence. After inspecting the area and evacuating people inside the house and neighbouring neighbors, police officers determined that the bomb threat “was groundless”…
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