The new Epstein files contain messages attributed to Steve Bannon that speak of a plan to “take down Pope Francis.” We do not know whether—and to what extent—those plans were put into action, but it is impossible to ignore that, in the final years of his pontificate, Francis was overwhelmed by attacks that went so far as to cast doubt even on his legitimacy. As Christians, this calls us to discernment: the Church has always been under attack, and prophecy has warned us that t