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Foreign AffairsPentagon Threatened The Pope After He Criticized Trump by Ironfaceman(op): 10:45am On Apr 10
Relations between the United States and the Catholic Church have not been the same since January, when senior U.S. defense officials shared an abrasive message with a Vatican official.

Days after Pope Leo XIV delivered his State of the World speech, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby summoned Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Vatican’s U.S. representative, to a closed-door Pentagon meeting for a bitter lecture

“The United States,” Colby said, according to a blistering new report by The Free Press, “has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world. The Catholic Church had better take its side.”

One U.S. official present at the meeting brought up the Avignon papacy, a period in the fourteenth century in which the French monarchy bent the Catholic Church into submission, ordering an attack on Pope Boniface VIII that led to his downfall and subsequent death and forcing the papacy to relocate from Rome to Avignon, a region inside France.

The Trump administration had taken issue with the pope’s critique of its militaristic proclivities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top Pentagon officials were particularly aggrieved by portions of Leo’s January 9 speech in which the pope argued that “a diplomacy that promotes dialogue and seeks consensus among all parties is being replaced by a diplomacy based on force,” and that “war is back in vogue, and a zeal for war is spreading.”

The pope’s address was dissected line by line and interpreted as a hostile message toward the administration, reported Letters from Leo Substack writer Christopher Hale.

It was difficult not to interpret Leo’s comments as an immediate commentary on Donald Trump’s second administration, which had at that point bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities, kidnapped Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, fiercely advocated for the dissolution of NATO, and threatened America’s allies, including claiming that the U.S. would seize control of Canada and Greenland.

But the blatant intimidation tactic is the first of its kind ever made by American officials to the Catholic Church. There are no public records of any previous meetings between Vatican and U.S. officials at the Pentagon, let alone an instance in which the world power suggested that it could force the Bishop of Rome into captivity.

The Vatican was so alarmed by the Pentagon’s warning that Pope Leo canceled his plans to visit the U.S. later in the year, reported Hale, who noted that “many in the Vatican saw the Pentagon’s reference to an Avignon papacy as a threat to use military force against the Holy See.”

Tensions had not been mended by February, when the Holy See rejected the White House’s invitation to host Pope Leo—the religious order’s first U.S.-born pontiff—for America’s 250th anniversary in July. Instead, the Catholic leader has arranged to visit a very different locale on July 4: Lampedusa, a tiny island between Tunisia and Sicily where North African immigrants wash ashore by the thousands.

Robert Francis Prevost is too deliberate a man to have chosen that date by accident,” commented Hale

The White House has dismissed the entire account, writing in a statement to reporter Barbara Starr that “the Free Press’s characterization of the meeting is highly exaggerated and distorted.”


https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pentagon-threatened-pope-criticized-trump-212552754.html

CelebritiesRe: Nigerian DJs Ban Burna Boy’s Songs From Playlists After Clash With DJ Tunez by Ironfaceman(m): 9:51am On Apr 09
Mad man jam mad man nah him be odogwu.
PoliticsRe: "Atiku Will Return To Dubai" – Sowore On Not Joining Opposition Leaders’ Protest by Ironfaceman(m): 8:40am On Apr 09
Cannabis junkie. Go collect your brown envelope from your oga idiot.

Sowere The only opposition against the opposition.

Is that not madness.
PoliticsRe: Why Sowore And Adeyanju Not Leading Occupy Inec by Ironfaceman(op): 5:41pm On Apr 08
Says who. We know their type and providence will finally crush them.


yarimo:
Sowore and adeyanju are not rascal but patriotic citizen
PoliticsRe: Why Sowore And Adeyanju Not Leading Occupy Inec by Ironfaceman(op): 12:44pm On Apr 08
1993 is repeating it self. But we will overcome them by our testimony.
PoliticsWhy Sowore And Adeyanju Not Leading Occupy Inec by Ironfaceman(op): 12:43pm On Apr 08
"Nigeria is fantastically corrupt" those were the words of David Cameron.

Nigeria is in a political quagmire again and as usually activist will show support for or against the issue.

The battle for the soul of Nigeria democracy is at stake. Yet sowore and Adeyanju that claims to be opposition are nowhere on site..

Only time will tell. Just as time has exposed NADECO as a fraud.

The real opposition will emerge victorious. By God's power.

CelebritiesRe: Davis Offor "Clarus" Dies At 85 by Ironfaceman(m): 9:06pm On Apr 07
Wow. A true legend. These are the foundation of Nollywood.

RIP legend.
CrimeRe: Ogun Man Impregnates His Daughter 5 Times by Ironfaceman(m): 5:49pm On Apr 07
Abomination what type of father is that.
Why can't the man pay prostitutes for sex.
If he's so sex starved.

People like this needs yo be flogged publicly.
PoliticsRe: Tinubu’s Ambition To Become Paul Biya Of Nigeria Will Fail – Dino Melaye by Ironfaceman(m): 10:55pm On Apr 06
NADECO deceived us before

NADECO can't deceive us again.


We say no to one party system.
PoliticsRe: Who Amongst Them Was Or Is A Better Ruler. Photos by Ironfaceman(op): 1:17pm On Apr 06
Please tell us who the worst is.




fergie001:
I know who is worst.
PoliticsRe: Who Amongst Them Was Or Is A Better Ruler. Photos by Ironfaceman(op): 9:44am On Apr 06
If you are talking about the( S. A. P) structural adjustment program. It was a combination of subsidy, grants, scholarships and mortgages.

Which the IBB introduce. Till date aside GEJ SURE-P which other goverment program matched SAP.

Back then NADECO critised SAP but today they are in power.

They have removed subsidy.they have removed corruption. They have put 24hrs of light. They have granted press freedom.
Nigerians are now eating 3 Square meal a day.

What a time to be a Nigerian. undecided




Ballmer:
Are you ugbo.
Do you know where austerity measure came into 9ja lexicon ?
That is IBB n IMF doings, ask your father about it if you were too young back then.
PoliticsRe: Who Amongst Them Was Or Is A Better Ruler. Photos by Ironfaceman(op): 8:37am On Apr 06
That was a bomb back then the dethroning of sultan. cheesy Those were the days my brother no bandit no herdsman just obey the last order



Gotocourt:
I'll go with Abacha because of security reasons. Baba dealt with islamists fundamentalist like Sanusi, Sultan was deposed mainly because of cheating which happened years prior to deposing incident, firing squad for anyhowness 🤣😂😅
PoliticsRe: Who Amongst Them Was Or Is A Better Ruler. Photos by Ironfaceman(op): 7:36am On Apr 06
Don't mind the liar. Come online to vomit nonsense.


happney65:
Wait for it,he wont answer. Believe me grin
PoliticsRe: Who Amongst Them Was Or Is A Better Ruler. Photos by Ironfaceman(op): 10:33pm On Apr 05
Nigerians are now longing for military days. A time when it was fun to travel by road.
PoliticsRe: Who Amongst Them Was Or Is A Better Ruler. Photos by Ironfaceman(op): 3:37pm On Apr 05
Who is going where what area of Abuja do you stay.


seunmsg:
Are you saying families no longer go pick nicking or what? Right now in Abuja, all parks and recreational centers are already filled up. By 6pm today, you won’t even be able to get a seat at almost all the bars and hotel lounges in Abuja. So, what’s your point?

If you no get money to flex, go and double your hustle. Stop trying to see your poverty in others.
CrimeRe: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Ironfaceman(m): 3:35pm On Apr 05
You might be nicodemus or grin


Karlovich:
On the matters of security, the bulk stops at the president's office. Nigerians take back your country in 2027!
CrimeRe: NDLEA Arrests Pastor, Wife With Drugs Hidden In Vehicle by Ironfaceman(m): 3:04pm On Apr 05
Nigerians and crime. Must your impress anyone.
PoliticsRe: Who Amongst Them Was Or Is A Better Ruler. Photos by Ironfaceman(op): 3:02pm On Apr 05
Please be candid with your opinion. Let people know your taughts.
PoliticsWho Amongst Them Was Or Is A Better Ruler. Photos by Ironfaceman(op): 3:01pm On Apr 05
Do you still remember Easter celebration under these men and which of them was you favorite.

For me General Ibrahim badamosi babangida is my favorite. During his time cost of living was cheap.

Then recreational centres like
Apapa Amusement park
Bar beach
Federal Palace hotel
National theater

Will come alive with families having fun during Easter. Nobody remembered who was ruling us, except politicians, who are now become worse than the military they often criticised.

During holidays like Easter families rich and poor could afford to go picnicking on bar beach
Or swimming at federal Palace
Or my favorite going to apapa amusement park
Or watching troupes at national theater igamu..
I can still remember paying 50kobo gate fee to swim at federal Palace Hotel. What a time to be a Nigerian.

So How have your easter been. Fun, sober, violent and depressing.

PoliticsRe: In July 2025, Nafiu Bala Attended ADC Unveiling Of David Mark-led Leadership by Ironfaceman(m): 12:36pm On Apr 05
Something fishy is going on. Nafiu should tell us who his sponsors are.

If nafiu acknowledged proceedings from the meet. Therefore he is privy to it
Foreign AffairsRe: Zelenskyy Offers Expertise On Keeping Waterways Open Amid Middle East Conflict by Ironfaceman(op): 9:11am On Apr 04
Dont mind the hypocrite. I don't know what he's trying to prove. Just today Russian drones bombarded Kiev. Yet he did nothing.




smallsmall:
I hear he is on Cocaine, 90% of the time?
The guy cannot secure his own Country, despite the whole NATO and EU military strength behind him, against just Russia, in the last 4yrs, now he wants to secure the Gulf? shocked shocked grin

The Green, little thing that plays the Piano with his tiny Prick, thinks too much of himself, because Sleepy Joe made him think he is the one fighting Russia, when in actual fact, it is US, EU/NATO combined.

He keeps his own Children in London, Wifey in France, hsi Parents in Israel (he is Jewish, by the way), himself hiding like a Rat in some secret Bunker, but is wasting away the Life of a whole Generation of Ukrainian Men, making their Women resort to prostitution in the EU and Gulf Countries.
What a disgrace.
Foreign AffairsRe: Zelenskyy Offers Expertise On Keeping Waterways Open Amid Middle East Conflict by Ironfaceman(op): 9:09am On Apr 04
Expert sometimes fall and the price is high.



Beautifulday:
He is an expert in warfare. His CV is currently the most updated after Israel and Russia.
Foreign AffairsRe: Zelenskyy Offers Expertise On Keeping Waterways Open Amid Middle East Conflict by Ironfaceman(op): 9:08am On Apr 04
Everybody will tackle their own first. This is common sense.
Thank you for you input this is all that matters.





JuanDeDios:
Everybody will tackle their own first. This is common sense. But as he's tackling his, a smart person will be assessing the situation and there are countless scenarios when you'd help your neighbour too as you're tackling yours. For example, let's say your fire is very big and your neighbour's own is tiny and your neighbour has 13 children. So you (assuming you're smart) will put on your steel-toed work book, stamp out your neighbour's little fire with your feet and then ask him to ask his 13 children to take their buckets to start pouring fire on yours. Countless other scenarios too.
Foreign AffairsRe: Zelenskyy Offers Expertise On Keeping Waterways Open Amid Middle East Conflict by Ironfaceman(op): 11:52pm On Apr 03
I'm scared that his distraction are getting Ukrainians kill.

Moreso what about the Russian invasion.




PrinceOfLagos:
You're scared that his experience will put the terrorist country of Iran in a tight corner ?

Islamic Terorists will always be put to shame .
Foreign AffairsRe: Zelenskyy Offers Expertise On Keeping Waterways Open Amid Middle East Conflict by Ironfaceman(op): 10:24pm On Apr 03
Tell me what you'll do.

You came back from work and you see your house on fire and a friends house was on fire too. Which of the houses will you extinguish.



JuanDeDios:
How does it not concern him? Shaheds supplied by Iran have been used by Mr Putin to murder Ukrainians in large numbers. He's also trying to keep attention on his country, as it risks being forgotten now. Plus he has genuine expertise dealing with Russia and Friends that he can trade for favours.
Foreign AffairsRe: Zelenskyy Offers Expertise On Keeping Waterways Open Amid Middle East Conflict by Ironfaceman(op): 10:21pm On Apr 03
I'm so so sorry for you. You don't know who you're talking to.





Toktee:
Go and ask your drug kingpin in aso rock how he intend to end hunger, insecurities and darkness in nigeria.person wey him house the burn he no the chase rat....
How do you mean Iranian matter no concern him when it's Iran that's supplying Russia with drones and experts to kill Ukrainians?
Did you just come back from the past?
Foreign AffairsRe: Zelenskyy Offers Expertise On Keeping Waterways Open Amid Middle East Conflict by Ironfaceman(op): 6:05pm On Apr 03
But you've read the news of Ukraine burying the men in numbers.


Nlfpmod Seun Mynd44


Lordly13:
Didn't you read the news;

1. Russian advance has slowed down drastically.

2. Russia haven't taken any territories since February to March.

3. Ukraine has been having major break throughs in taking back territories from Russia.

4. Ukraine has unblocked all the water ways block by Russia military.

He's already winning the war, Putin is losing it.
Foreign AffairsRe: Zelenskyy Offers Expertise On Keeping Waterways Open Amid Middle East Conflict by Ironfaceman(op): 11:16am On Apr 03
I'm beginning to hate this man. He's been talking too much of recent to matters that doesn't concern him.

Thousands of Ukrainian men have been buried and many will suffer similar fate. Yet Strait of hormuz is your priority.

I think its time Ukrainians be asking Zelensky what is your plan to end Russian siege
Foreign AffairsZelenskyy Offers Expertise On Keeping Waterways Open Amid Middle East Conflict by Ironfaceman(op): 11:16am On Apr 03
Ukraine has expertise concerning sea waterways, and the defence and reopening of maritime traffic,’ says president. What we know on day 1,500

Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered on Thursday to provide Ukraine’s expertise in dealing with freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to those countries considering how to keep the strait of Hormuz open amid the conflict in the Middle East. The Ukraine president, speaking in his nightly video address, said the foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, had taken part in a virtual meeting devoted to reopening the strait of Hormuz, attended by about 40 countries. “Ukraine has relevant expertise concerning sea waterways, and the defence and reopening of maritime traffic,” he said. “If [our] partners are ready to act, we will consider how we can strengthen them, how we can apply our expertise, knowledge and technological potential.”

Russia’s army recorded no territorial gains on the frontline in Ukraine in March, for the first time in two and half years, AFP analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) showed. The Russian army’s advances have been slowing since late 2025 due to Kyiv’s localised breakthroughs in the south-east, and losing ground in March and February on the southern section of the frontline, between the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions, the analysis showed. Across the entire frontline, Ukrainian forces managed to recapture 9 sq km in March.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/03/ukraine-war-briefing-zelenskyy-expertise-waterways-open-middle-east-conflict

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