The house of John Prevost, a retired school principal and the brother of Pope Leo, was subject to a bomb threat on Wednesday, April 15.
Officers were called to his address in New Lenox, Illinois, at 6.30pm after reports were received that a bomb might be within the house, with neighbours notified and evacuated.
After the property was searched, officers determined that the threat was unsubstantiated and that the reports had been a hoax.
“The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the origin of the report. Making false reports of this nature is a serious offence and may result in criminal charges,” police said.
