Pentagon Denies Allegations Regarding Meeting with Vatican
The Pentagon has denied allegations made by former Obama-Biden operative Christopher Hale regarding a meeting on January 22, 2026, between Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby and Cardinal Pierre, the then-Papal Nuncio. The Pentagon stated the meeting was respectful and professional, discussing various global issues. They condemned recent reports as exaggerated and emphasized their commitment to dialogue with the Vatican.
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- Created: 2026-04-09 20:29:24 CEST
- Updated: 2026-04-09 20:29:30 CEST
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🇺🇸📞🇻🇦 — The Pentagon has denied all allegations and reports made by former Obama-Biden operative and DNC delegate Christopher Hale, stating that the Pentagon, specifically Elbridge Colby, was respectful and delighted to receive the then-Papal Nuncio.
Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby had a substantive, respectful, and professional meeting with Cardinal Pierre, the then-Papal Nuncio, and his team on January 22, 2026.
During the cordial meeting, they discussed a range of topics, including issues of morality in foreign policy, the logic of the U.S. National Security Strategy, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and other topics.
Cardinal Pierre expressed his appreciation for the outreach and both sides looked forward to continued open and respectful dialogue.
In light of grossly false and distorted recent reporting, the Department of War repeats its statement: Recent reporting of the meeting is highly exaggerated and distorted. The meeting between Pentagon and Vatican officials was a respectful and reasonable discussion. We have nothing but the highest regard and welcome continued dialogue with the Holy See.
🔗 @DOWResponse
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Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby had a substantive, respectful, and professional meeting with Cardinal Pierre, the then-Papal Nuncio, and his team on January 22, 2026.
During the cordial meeting, they discussed a range of topics, including issues of morality in foreign policy, the logic of the U.S. National Security Strategy, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and other topics.
Cardinal Pierre expressed his appreciation for the outreach and both sides looked forward to continued open and respectful dialogue.
In light of grossly false and distorted recent reporting, the Department of War repeats its statement: Recent reporting of the meeting is highly exaggerated and distorted. The meeting between Pentagon and Vatican officials was a respectful and reasonable discussion. We have nothing but the highest regard and welcome continued dialogue with the Holy See.
🔗 @DOWResponse