Pentagon denies summoning Vatican envoy for 'bitter' lecture
The Department of Defense says it did not summon the Vatican’s U.S. envoy in January for a harsh rebuke over comments by Pope Leo that were seen as critical of the Trump administration’s use of military force.
The Pentagon on Thursday denied a report that the Vatican’s U.S. envoy was summoned in January for a “bitter” dressing down. The alleged reprimand was said to be linked to remarks by Pope Leo that were interpreted as criticizing the Trump administration’s use of military force.