# Pope Leo XIV

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-16**: Vatican Response — The Vatican issues a subtle but firm rebuke of the 'Antichrist' lectures, citing a 'misunderstanding of sacred tradition.'
- **2026-03-15**: 'Woke Pope' Comments — Thiel's critique of Pope Leo XIV as a 'woke American Pope' is leaked to the press.
- **2026-03-13**: Catholic Institutions Withdraw — Several Rome-based Catholic organizations back away from the event citing theological concerns.
- **2026-03-12**: Lecture Series Announced — Reports emerge of a private, high-level lecture series hosted by Thiel in Rome.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Thiel’s ‘Antichrist’ Lectures in Rome Spark Vatican Tensions
2026-03-16 03:32:08 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/thiel-rome-antichrist-lectures-vatican-tensions

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