The Masonic Revelations of Leo Taxil

Leo Taxil, a former Freemason, published books revealing startling revelations about how Masonry was opposed to Catholicism. Taxil's revelations were confirmed by others, and he exposed the Masonic secrets, rituals, and beliefs. Freemasonry had been rejected by the Catholic Church since its early days, and Taxil's books added more credibility to the Church's concerns. He exposed the existence of the New Reform Palladian Rite, founded by Albert Pike, which openly practiced Satanism and sexual debauchery. Taxil's writings were met with mixed reactions, with some skeptical of his claims, while others, including high-ranking churchmen, supported and believed in his revelations.