Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 870: False Popes Promote False Prophets
Oct 15, 2025
Jenny Holland, a journalist focused on Irish and Catholic social issues, and Frank Walker, operator of the Canon212 news outlet, dive into the alarming decline of Catholic practice in Ireland, marked by plummeting Mass attendance. They tackle the ramifications of clergy scandals, including shocking allegations against Father Neil Doherty, and systemic cover-ups within the Church. Holland also discusses how secular thinkers like Charles Murray are reevaluating the role of religion, adding to the discourse on belief in contemporary society.
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Laity Should Reclaim Church Governance
- Ben Harnwell argues the laity should have stronger governance roles in the Church, including input on episcopal appointments.
- He compares Western laity's exclusion to China where the CCP selects bishops, calling the current arrangement a contradiction that must be resisted.
Papal Honors For Controversial Priest
- Frank Walker and Ben Harnwell read a 1959 letter by Don Lorenzo Milani quoting sexual actions toward boys and condemn papal honors of him.
- They highlight both Pope Francis and Pope Leo honoring Milani despite the letter's content and his communist ties.
Communist Rhetoric In Recent Papal Messages
- Frank Walker connects modern papal rhetoric to communist themes, noting emphasis on equality and structural change.
- He argues that celebration of figures like Milani signals a doctrinal tilt toward social-justice and communitarian language.
