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The "Avignon Papacy" Threat
According to diplomatic sources, the Vatican was so alarmed by a recent warning from the Pentagon that Pope Leo XIV has cancelled his planned visit to the US later this year.
The warning: Top Pentagon officials, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, were reportedly furious after the Pope condemned the administration's "diplomacy of force" and military threats against Iran.
The "Violence" Context: The report states that during these tense exchanges, the Pentagon made a historical reference to the "Avignon Papacy."
The Interpretation: In the 14th century, the Avignon Papacy was a period when the Pope was essentially a prisoner of the French King, forced to live in France under military pressure. Vatican officials have interpreted this specific reference as a veiled threat of military force against the Holy See if the Pope continues to oppose US Policy.
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