Pentagon to Vatican: Take our side, or else

Actually, it’s power demanding moral cover.

“The United States has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world. The Catholic Church had better take its side.”

The Vatican canceled the Pope’s U.S. visit after the meeting

—  Pope Cancels Visit to the U.S. After Pentagon Threatens Vatican

The Church is one of the only global institutions still seen as having real moral authority, and Washington wants it.

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**Pentagon to Vatican: Take our side, or else**

Looks like diplomacy.
Actually, it’s power demanding moral cover.

> “The United States has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world. The Catholic Church had better take its side.”
> — reported Pentagon message to Vatican

> The Vatican canceled the Pope’s U.S. visit after the meeting
> —  Pope Cancels Visit to the U.S. After Pentagon Threatens Vatican

> The Church is one of the only global institutions still seen as having real moral authority, and Washington wants it.
> — [**Why the Vatican and the White House Are on the Outs**](https://www.thefp.com/p/why-the-vatican-and-the-white-house)