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Bannon and Epstein's Plot Against Pope Francis Revealed

2/17/2026

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Declassified U.S. Department of Justice documents reveal a coordinated effort by Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein.
The 2019 emails show Bannon seeking Epstein's help to advance a campaign against Pope Francis.
The plan included a propaganda film based on Frédéric Martel's critical book about the Vatican.
The documents describe weaponizing clerical scandals against Pope Francis, who advocates pro-migrant policies.

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Declassified U.S. Department of Justice documents reveal a coordinated effort by Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein.
The 2019 emails show Bannon seeking Epstein's help to advance a campaign against Pope Francis.
The plan included a propaganda film based on Frédéric Martel's critical book about the Vatican.
The documents describe weaponizing clerical scandals against Pope Francis, who advocates pro-migrant policies.