A bomb threat shook a serene neighborhood in Illinois on Wednesday evening, aimed at the home of Pope Leo XIV’s sibling, as reported by local authorities.
The New Lenox Police conducted a thorough investigation at the property. Thankfully, they determined that the threat was unfounded.
In the meantime, residents were asked to evacuate as bomb-sniffing dogs scoured the area. No explosives were discovered, and fortunately, no injuries occurred. Neighbors have since been permitted to return to their homes.
Police stated, “The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the origin of the report. Making false reports of this nature is a serious offense and may result in criminal charges.”
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The New Lenox Police Department expressed gratitude for the community’s cooperation during the event, encouraging anyone with information to contact them at 815-485-2500 or submit anonymous tips through the Village of New Lenox website @ Form Center • Submit a Crime Tip.
This alarming event occurs amid rising political tensions involving the pontiff.
Recently, President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV’s statements promoting peace in the U.S.-Iran conflict, using a post on Truth Social to highlight a divide between the Pope and his family.
Trump remarked, “Louis is all MAGA. He gets it, and Leo doesn’t! I don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon.”
Additionally, during a recent visit to Algeria, Pope Leo urged Catholics to engage in communion with Muslims, despite the historical context of violence experienced by Christians in the region during the 1990s.
