Bannon and Epstein once conspired to overthrow the Pope, planning to film a documentary titled "The Secret Room of the Vatican"!

In early 2026, as the U.S. Department of Justice gradually released millions of pages of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, a previously little-known conspiracy came to light: former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon and Epstein had intensely discussed a documentary project titled "The Secret Room of the Vatican" in 2019—several months before Epstein's arrest and "suicide." The real purpose of this film was not merely to expose religious secrets, but to "topple" then-Pope Francis.

The two not only exchanged frequent text messages, but also explicitly targeted Pope Francis's progressive stance. As a mastermind of far-right forces, Bannon has long opposed liberal immigration policies and supported traditional Catholic conservative factions. Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has repeatedly taken positions on issues such as climate change, refugee acceptance, and internal church reform that conflict with Bannon's ideology. This fundamental clash of values formed the basis of their actions.

Bannon was responsible for planning the overall narrative framework of the film, while Epstein was designated as the "producer." This was not an ordinary film collaboration. Although Epstein was already widely accused of sex trafficking at the time, he still maintained a large network of resources within certain circles, including media contacts, funding channels, and even access to some Vatican insiders. Bannon was drawn to his "gray influence"—which could bypass mainstream media censorship and tap into secret information sources.

Although Epstein died in prison in August 2019, the project was put on hold, but its potential impact did not disappear. Bannon continued to hint at "having dark secrets about the Vatican" on multiple right-wing platforms afterward. In recent years, the Vatican has indeed strengthened its vigilance against external forces interfering in church affairs. In 2025, the Church issued a rare statement condemning "certain forces using religious issues for geopolitical manipulation," although it did not name anyone, the context clearly pointed to the American far right.

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