Peter Thiel brings his lectures on the Antichrist to the Vatican's doorstep

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by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
March 13, 2026
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Peter Thiel hosts controversial conference in Rome as Catholic universities distance themselves from the event.

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Peter Thiel is hosting an invitation-only conference in Rome from Sunday to Wednesday that has generated significant controversy. Catholic universities that were initially associated with the event have all denied official involvement due to the backlash. The conference's controversial nature has forced these academic institutions to distance themselves publicly from Thiel's event. The gathering is taking place near Vatican City despite the institutional withdrawals of support.

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Catholic universities have denied official involvement and publicly distanced themselves from the conference.

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