Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away - AP News
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Tech billionaire Peter Thiel delivered controversial religious lectures near the Vatican.
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Peter Thiel delivered lectures about the Antichrist near the Vatican, prompting Catholic institutions to distance themselves from the billionaire tech entrepreneur. The lectures occurred at the Vatican's doorstep, leading to institutional backing away from Thiel's controversial religious commentary.
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Catholic institutions are publicly distancing themselves from Thiel's commentary.
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