'Unusual' Pentagon-Vatican meeting sparks intrigue, denials and whispers of a diplomatic clash
Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, left, meets with Cardinal Christophe Pierre, right, the outgoing apostolic nuncio, and their teams on Jan. 22, 2026, at the Pentagon. (Department of Defense photo/X)
(RNS) — Within hours, a news report sparked statements from US and Vatican officials. Varying accounts of the meeting emerged over the next day as a wave of discourse erupted among Vatican-watchers.
