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The Times of India
The Times of India
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Barsha Dutta

“The White House threatened the….”: Candace Owens demands answers over reported Pentagon message to Vatican envoy

The relationship between Washington and the Vatican has reached a new twist and Candace Owens has entered the scene to ask some serious questions. News that the Pentagon senior officials called the Pope envoy following a speech that criticized the US has elicited alarm. Although the assertions are yet to be proved, the scenario has already generated heated debate both in the political and religious realms.

The core of the storm is an alleged gathering between the US officials and a representative of the Vatican after Pope Leo XIV made some comments. This was a result of the Pope openly denouncing world politics of power where he accused them of forceful diplomacy and growing influence. Soon after, reports emerged claiming a warning was delivered to the Vatican’s envoy, raising eyebrows and questions about the nature of the exchange.

Candace Owens questions Pentagon’s alleged message to Vatican envoy

Reacting cautiously, Owens addressed the reports but stopped short of accepting them outright. She framed her comments carefully, saying “Assuming this is true…”. Even with that caveat, she made it clear that transparency matters in such serious claims.

Owens went further, pressing for accountability and clarity. “we need to know who specifically in the White House threatened the Vatican envoy. The actual names of the individuals involved should be known to the public.” Her remarks reflect a growing demand for answers, especially as the alleged message suggested that American military power should align the Church with its stance.

The reported exchange comes during a fragile moment in global politics. The Pope has been vocal about rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly after recent military actions involving the United States and its allies. His warning struck a humanitarian note. "Today, as we all know, there was this threat against the entire people of Iran, and this is truly unacceptable," he said.

He continued by highlighting the broader crisis facing the world. “We have a worldwide economic crisis, an energy crisis, situation in the Middle East of great instability, which is only provoking more hatred throughout the world,” he further said, as per Associated Press.

In a final appeal, the Pope urged global leaders to shift course. “Come back to the table, let’s talk, let’s look for solutions in a peaceful way and let’s remember especially the innocent children, the elderly, sick, so many people who have already become or will become victims of this continued warfare,” the pope said.

For now, the story remains layered with uncertainty. Verified facts are limited, but the implications are significant. As voices like Owens push for clarity, the focus shifts to whether more concrete details will emerge or if this controversy will remain unresolved.

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