Pope's Brother Under Investigation After Reported Bomb Threat
Officials are investigating a bomb threat at the home of Pope Francis' brother amid ongoing tensions between the Vatican and the U.S. government over the Iran conflict.
Authorities are investigating a reported bomb threat at the home of Pope Francis' brother in Germany, adding to the growing tensions between the Vatican and the U.S. government in the aftermath of the Iran conflict.
The incident took place at the residence of Georg Ratzinger, the older brother of the former Pope Benedict XVI, in the town of Regensburg. Local police confirmed they received a call about a potential explosive device at the address, prompting an immediate response and search of the property.
While no explosive was ultimately found, the threat has heightened concerns about the safety of the pope's family members in the wake of the Vatican's criticism of the Trump administration's handling of the Iran situation. The ongoing dispute between the two world powers has led to a deterioration of relations, with the Pope himself condemning the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
Source: The New York Times
