Topic: Latin Mass

Steve Bannon discussed a potential schism in the Catholic Church between traditionalists and the "radical" direction of Pope Francis (referred to as Bergoglio). Bannon claimed the conclave that elected the current Pope was "rigged" and that the Vatican is desperate for American cash due to its illiquid assets. He identified Cardinal Prevost as a "dark horse" acolyte of Francis who was placed to maintain the current theological trajectory.

The final segment of the show includes a long list of $50 donors and birthday call-outs. A note from producer David Steele highlights the show's popularity among traditional Catholics and Latin Mass attendees. The hosts thank the "back-end" team and the global community of producers for making the 1708th episode possible.

A donation from Mark Peckney leads to a discussion about the Department of Justice's reported surveillance of traditionalist Catholics who prefer the Latin Mass. The hosts critique the government's characterization of these religious groups as potential domestic extremists. The segment highlights the growing tension between traditional religious practices and federal law enforcement priorities.