Pentagon Officials Reportedly Invoked Medieval Captivity in Tensions With Vatican

Did Pentagon officials referencing the Avignon Papacy cause Pope Leo XIV to cancel his US visit in July 2026? Find out what happened.

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Pope Leo XIV's planned July 4th visit to the US was cancelled. This follows a reported disagreement between Pentagon officials and Vatican representatives in January 2026.

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