DOJ Drops New Files – VATICAN In Chaos….

Newly released documents reveal Steve Bannon conspired with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to orchestrate a campaign against Pope Francis, exposing a disturbing alliance that merges conservative political strategy with one of the most notorious criminals of our time.

Bannon’s Anti-Francis Campaign Exposed in DOJ Files

The Department of Justice released documents in early 2026 exposing communications between Steve Bannon, former Trump White House chief strategist, and Jeffrey Epstein from June 2019. Bannon explicitly told Epstein, “Will take down Francis. The Clintons, Xi, Francis, EU — come on brother.” The messages reveal Bannon proposed adapting Frédéric Martel’s book “In the Closet of the Vatican” into a film, suggesting Epstein serve as executive producer. The book alleges widespread homosexuality among Vatican clergy, claims that remain unverified but align with traditionalist Catholic critiques of Francis’s progressive reforms on immigration and social justice issues.

Ideological Motivations Behind Vatican Plot

Bannon’s opposition to Pope Francis predates these 2019 exchanges, rooted in his view of the pontiff as a “globalist” undermining nationalist movements. In a 2018 Spectator interview, Bannon called Francis “beneath contempt” for supporting progressive causes. The messages show Bannon positioning Francis alongside other perceived globalist threats, framing the pope’s emphasis on compassion for immigrants and the poor as ideological warfare against American sovereignty. This perspective resonates with many conservatives frustrated by religious leaders who prioritize international cooperation over national interests. Bannon’s willingness to partner with a convicted sex offender to advance this agenda raises serious questions about judgment and priorities among certain political operatives.

Failed Collaboration and Epstein’s Death

The proposed film project never advanced beyond these initial discussions. Epstein responded to Bannon’s proposal with a cryptic one-word reply that sources interpreted variably, leaving unclear how seriously he took the venture. Weeks after these exchanges, Epstein died in jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges in August 2019. Book author Frédéric Martel told CNN that Bannon aimed to “instrumentalize” his work for political purposes, suggesting the strategist misunderstood both the book’s content and Pope Francis’s actual positions. Vatican official Rev. Antonio Spadaro characterized the plot as an attempt to merge “spiritual authority with political power” for strategic gain. Bannon’s representatives have not responded to media inquiries about the revelations.

Steve Bannon should be excommunicated for plotting with Epstein to take down Pope Francis. pic.twitter.com/ehfSFS7BAC

— Dan (@PapistPilled) February 9, 2026

Conservative Catholic Divisions and Trump Circle Implications

These revelations expose deep divisions within American Catholicism between traditionalists aligned with Bannon’s nationalist vision and supporters of Francis’s reformist approach. The timing proves significant as Francis clashed with Trump administration figures before his 2025 death, criticizing mass deportation plans as a “disgrace” targeting the poor and sparring with Vice President JD Vance over theological priorities. For conservatives concerned about preserving traditional values, the choice to align with Epstein undermines legitimate critiques of problematic Vatican policies. The documents fuel ongoing scrutiny of Trump-adjacent figures’ associations while Epstein files continue surfacing, though no evidence suggests Trump knew of this specific conspiracy. Bannon hosts an influential podcast reaching Trump supporters, making these revelations relevant to understanding conservative movement dynamics heading into 2026.