Bomb threat at home of Pope Leo’s brother: Police

(NewsNation) — A bomb threat occurred at the home of the brother of Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday night, police in Illinois confirmed.

The New Lenox Police Department issued a statement acknowledging the threat at the home, but after a comprehensive search, it was determined to be unsubstantiated.

No injuries were reported and residents in the area have been allowed to return to their homes after evacuating, per police requests. Bomb-sniffing K-9s were used in the search.

“The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the origin of the report,” police said. “Making false reports of this nature is a serious offense and may result in criminal charges.”

“The New Lenox Police Department thanks the community for its cooperation and patience during the investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the NLPD at 815-485-2500 or submit an anonymous tip through the Village of New Lenox website @ Form Center • Submit a Crime Tip,” they wrote.

Earlier this week, President Trump saluted Louis Prevost in a Truth Social post criticizing Pope Leo XIV’s comments against the U.S. conflict in Iran, and the need for peace.

“Louis is all MAGA. He gets it, and Leo doesn’t!” Trump said in the post. “I don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon.”

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