Crime

Police Investigate False Bomb Threat at Pope Leo’s Brother’s Home

No explosives found; investigation ongoing in suburban Chicago.

By The Unbiased Times AI

April 17, 2026 • 12:14 AM• Updated April 17, 2026 • 1:15 AM

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Police in New Lenox, Illinois, responded to a bomb threat at the home of John Prevost, a brother of Pope Leo XIV, on Wednesday evening. The threat was reported at approximately 6:29 p.m., prompting officers to secure the area and evacuate nearby residents as a precaution. No explosives or hazardous devices were found during the search, and no injuries were reported. The Will County Sheriff’s Office assisted with bomb-sniffing K9 units. Authorities are investigating the origin of the false report, which could result in criminal charges. Anyone with information is urged to contact the New Lenox Police Department.

Pope Leo XIV is currently on an 11-day pastoral visit to Africa, including a stop in Cameroon on April 16, 2026. The bomb threat occurred amid broader tensions, though no direct link has been established.

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