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Steve Bannon's Plot to Undermine Pope Francis Revealed

2/18/2026

Summary

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Steve Bannon's communications with Jeffrey Epstein reveal an effort to undermine Pope Francis.
In June 2019, Steve Bannon said he would "take down" the pope, linking him to the Clintons and Xi Jinping.
Bannon's disdain for Pope Francis stems from their opposing views on nationalism and globalism.
The exchanges occurred amid ongoing scrutiny of the Catholic Church due to sexual abuse scandals, highlighting the clash with the pope's progressive stance.

History

Historical Context

The 2002 Boston Globe investigation revealed extensive sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, leading to over 10,000 allegations against priests and criminal charges against five in Boston. This scandal prompted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to adopt a zero-tolerance policy. The ongoing tensions between traditionalists and progressives, highlighted by figures like Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein, reflect the Church's struggle to reconcile its past with contemporary issues.

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Story summary

Steve Bannon's communications with Jeffrey Epstein reveal an effort to undermine Pope Francis.
In June 2019, Steve Bannon said he would "take down" the pope, linking him to the Clintons and Xi Jinping.
Bannon's disdain for Pope Francis stems from their opposing views on nationalism and globalism.
The exchanges occurred amid ongoing scrutiny of the Catholic Church due to sexual abuse scandals, highlighting the clash with the pope's progressive stance.

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