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‘Do Not Fear Mass Islamic Migration,’ Says Pope Behind 40-Foot Walls Of Vatican City Fortress
The Babylon Bee ^ | Apr 16, 2026

Posted on 04/16/2026 4:09:27 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

VATICAN CITY — Seated inside a fortress with 40-foot walls and surrounded by Swiss guards, Pope Leo XIV cautioned the rest of the world's population not to fear mass Islamic migration.

After condemning anyone opposed to their country being overrun by Muslims, the pope then ordered the doors of the Vatican sealed as he hopped into his bulletproof car.

"You must lovingly accept anyone into your country, even if they want very much to kill you," explained the Supreme Pontiff. "Do not put up high walls to protect yourself. Do not close yourself in a church with others like yourself. Welcome everyone, regardless of whether they are hell-bent on establishing Sharia law and outlawing Christianity. I say to the Muslim people: you are welcome in Spain, England, everywhere. Now close the gates, guards. Quickly."

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1 posted on 04/16/2026 4:09:27 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

The Vatican Guard will be leading the way in the Iranian ground invasion.


2 posted on 04/16/2026 4:10:52 PM PDT by fruser1
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To: MinorityRepublican

Tear down the d@m wall, then, Leo.

You know ... the very wall that was built to protect the Vatican from .... the muzzies.

Do it.


3 posted on 04/16/2026 4:12:32 PM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: Jane Long

Exactly

https://newschannelusa.com/exploring-the-rich-history-and-purpose-of-vatican-citys-ancient-walls-and-gates/


4 posted on 04/16/2026 4:17:39 PM PDT by combat_boots
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“You know ... the very wall that was built to protect the Vatican from .... the muzzies.”

The original Leonine walls.

Replaced by the Janiculum walls in 1643 to protect the Vatican from ‘fellow’ Romans,

-——wiki——

In the summer of 1641 the Pope himself, leading an army of 15,000 men with artilleries, marched against the Duchy, occupying its territory and the town of Castro: in effect, the economic interests concealed political matters, as well as a kind of feud between rival families, and Urban was waiting for nothing but a pretext to set off the spark.


5 posted on 04/16/2026 4:24:08 PM PDT by TexasGator (-11..)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Muslims scare the hell out of me!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are taught to kill Infidels from age 4. Hitler followed the Koran and brainwashed German children to hate Jews and other peoples.


6 posted on 04/16/2026 4:25:10 PM PDT by chopperk (,)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Islamists need to swarm the Vatican.

Destroy all of the icons with artillery.

Think Bamiyan.


7 posted on 04/16/2026 4:29:11 PM PDT by Paladin2 (YMMV)
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To: TexasGator

The Vatican walls (primarily the Leonine Wall) were originally built for defense against invaders, specifically Saracen (Muslim) raiders from North Africa who were active in the Mediterranean during the early Middle Ages.The Initial Construction (9th Century)In 846, Saracen pirates sacked Old St. Peter’s Basilica (and other sites in Rome), looting treasures and desecrating the area. The Vatican Hill lay outside Rome’s main Aurelian Walls, leaving it exposed.

atlasobscura.com

Pope Leo IV (reigned 847–855) responded by ordering the construction of a new defensive wall around the Vatican area, known as the Leonine City (encompassing St. Peter’s Basilica, surrounding buildings, and the Borgo district). Construction ran from about 848 to 852.

The wall was roughly 3 km (about 2 miles) long, up to 39 feet (12 meters) high, with towers spaced at intervals for defense.
It formed a U-shape starting and ending at the Tiber River, using local labor, estate workers, and even captured Saracen prisoners.

en.wikipedia.org

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And, why are you posting to me? You’ve been told, repeatedly, to NOT post to me, creepy troller.

Now, kindly, buzz off.


8 posted on 04/16/2026 4:29:11 PM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Is this Pope more whacked than the last one??


9 posted on 04/16/2026 4:29:58 PM PDT by bantam
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To: bantam

It’s a close call.

Both are bottom of the barrel Popes.


10 posted on 04/16/2026 4:31:59 PM PDT by Paladin2 (YMMV)
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To: Paladin2

The day will come when they do and kill everyone in the Vatican.
This Pope is too stupid to realize we are trying to save his life, and the lives of thousands of Italians.


11 posted on 04/16/2026 4:38:06 PM PDT by Zathras
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To: MinorityRepublican

Someone skilled in making AI videos should make one with President Reagan saying, “Mr. Prevost, tear down that wall!”


12 posted on 04/16/2026 4:38:17 PM PDT by ClaytonForester
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To: MinorityRepublican

Not so far off base, is it?


13 posted on 04/16/2026 4:38:53 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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“And, why are you posting to me? You’ve been told, repeatedly, to NOT post to me, creepy troller.”

Troll? I don’t troll you. When was my last post to you?

Which year?


14 posted on 04/16/2026 4:39:59 PM PDT by TexasGator (-11..)
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To: MinorityRepublican

He, no doubt, knows of the Catholic Crusades to rid the Mediterranean of mooselimbs.


15 posted on 04/16/2026 4:40:22 PM PDT by CodeToad
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To: MinorityRepublican

Well this is obviously a jest from the Bee... The truth is even sadder.

We have a Pope who is doing his best summersaults and bending over backwards to avoid being called Islamophobic... Yet pointedly criticizing Trump for waging a war against an anti-Semitic terrorist supporting state bent on the complete destruction of Israel and Judaism. Given the anti-Semitic history of the Catholic church... The optics are at best bad.

Most Catholics likely assumed that the appointment of Pope Leo XIV would result in a more right of center Pope. Afterall... The liberal and leftist faction of the church had their day with the appointment of the Jesuit Pope Francis, a left of center Pope who had more critics, than supporters.

Instead, the church has appointed an even more liberal Pope... And an activist who’s activism has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with politics.

Unfortunately, Pope Leo XIV is young and he will sadly be the face of Catholicism for many years to come. How much damage he will do over his tenure is yet to be seen... Hopefully Catholicism will survive him as it has survived other terrible Popes in the past. Fingers crossed.


16 posted on 04/16/2026 4:42:32 PM PDT by jerod (Nazis were essentially Socialist in Hugo Boss uniforms... Get over it!)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Cuz it only takes a couple planes on a sunny day.


17 posted on 04/16/2026 4:42:48 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: MinorityRepublican

The Pope is a Hypocrite.


18 posted on 04/16/2026 4:47:39 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

History tells me otherwise. The last couple of Popes are really making it hard to answer “Yes” to the age-old question of whether or not the Pope is Catholic.


19 posted on 04/16/2026 4:47:44 PM PDT by IYAS9YAS (There are two kinds of people: Those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.)
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To: bantam
#9: Is this Pope more whacked than the last one??"

Is the Pope Catholic?

20 posted on 04/16/2026 4:58:44 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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