In January 2026, Pentagon officials reportedly lectured Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Vatican's ambassador.
This meeting involved discussions about the Vatican's stance on Trump's military tactics, with an ominous reference to the Avignon papacy.
JD Vance expressed his intention to investigate the situation, signifying potential political and diplomatic implications.

J. D. Vance

American conservative commentator, politician, venture capitalist and author

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headquarters of the United States Department of Defense; named after the shape of the building, a polygon with five (greek: penta) sides

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Holy See's independent city-state, an enclave within Rome, Italy

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executive department of the United States federal government

United States of America

country primarily in North America

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