Pope Leo XIV

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  1. Vatican Response

    The Vatican issues a subtle but firm rebuke of the 'Antichrist' lectures, citing a 'misunderstanding of sacred tradition.'

  2. 'Woke Pope' Comments

    Thiel's critique of Pope Leo XIV as a 'woke American Pope' is leaked to the press.

  3. Catholic Institutions Withdraw

    Several Rome-based Catholic organizations back away from the event citing theological concerns.

  4. Lecture Series Announced

    Reports emerge of a private, high-level lecture series hosted by Thiel in Rome.

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Thiel’s ‘Antichrist’ Lectures in Rome Spark Vatican Tensions

Peter Thiel’s secretive 'Antichrist' lecture series in Rome has drawn a sharp rebuke from the Vatican, as the billionaire labels Pope Leo XIV a 'woke American Pope.' The move marks a radical escalation in Thiel’s post-liberal ideological project, further distancing his Silicon Valley circle from traditional institutional religious leadership.

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