Crews examined John Prevost’s New Lenox home after tip; searches did not locate explosives
The residence of , brother of Pope Leo the 14th, received a bomb threat on Wednesday (April 15, 2026), in New Lenox, Illinois, Chicago area. Local police carried out searches of the property and nearby areas this Thursday (April 16), but no explosives or dangerous materials were located. The information is from the news agency.
The corporation received the complaint on Wednesday night and mobilized teams to examine John Prevost’s house. Neighboring homes were evacuated as a safety measure during the operation.
“After careful examination, investigators determined that the threat was unsubstantiated and that there were no explosive devices or hazardous materials.”police said in a statement.
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Pope Leo 14 and the President of the United States Donald Trump (Republican Party) are involved in a public clash. The raids are marked by criticism of the pontiff’s actions on international issues and by the religious leader’s defense of a mission centered on faith and the promotion of peace.
The republican’s statements are part of a rhetorical escalation in which he classified the pope as ““ and questioned his conduct of foreign policy, in addition to criticizing positions related to conflicts and international security.
In response, Leão 14 avoided direct confrontation and reinforced that he does not act as a political agent. He highlighted that his message remains based on the Gospel, on dialogue between peoples and on the search for peaceful solutions.
Elected in 2025, the pontiff is the first North American pope, a factor that increases the political repercussion of his speeches and intensifies tension with the United States government.
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