1170: Gareth Gore | This Vatican Cult Corrupts Courts and Sells Slaves

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Jun 17, 2025

In this conversation, investigative journalist Gareth Gore reveals the disturbing influence of Opus Dei, a secretive Catholic cult. He uncovers its control over Spain's Banco Popular and allegations of human trafficking, where vulnerable girls are recruited under false pretenses. Gore discusses the group's infiltration into U.S. political circles, including ties to Supreme Court justices. Despite the dark practices, he emphasizes that most members are unaware of these manipulations. Interestingly, Pope Leo is actively working to dismantle Opus Dei's grip on power.

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ANECDOTE

Opus Dei's Labor Trafficking Anecdote

Opus Dei recruits girls as young as 11 from poor communities, promising education but enslaving them as unpaid domestic workers.
These girls are forced to hand over their paychecks and endure long hours with no freedom outside the residence.

INSIGHT

Use of Intimate "Chats" for Control

Opus Dei uses "chat" sessions to gather intimate details from members for manipulation.
They gently nudge members to align with ultra-conservative agendas, even influencing judicial decisions.

INSIGHT

Opus Dei's Supreme Court Influence

Leonard Leo, a Federalist Society leader, is a key Opus Dei supporter influencing U.S. Supreme Court appointments.
This connection affects major rulings, including abortion-related cases like Roe v. Wade.

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From Supreme Court infiltration to human trafficking, secretive Catholic cult Opus Dei wields dangerous power. Gareth Gore exposes its operations here!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1170

What We Discuss with Gareth Gore:

Journalist Gareth Gore discovered secretive Catholic cult Opus Dei's control of Spain's Banco Popular through archived records after the bank's 2017 collapse — revealing decades of financial manipulation.
Opus Dei recruits girls as young as 11 from poor communities, promising education but enslaving them as unpaid domestic workers in "hospitality schools" worldwide.
The organization has deeply penetrated US political circles, with connections to Supreme Court justices through Federalist Society leader Leonard Leo — potentially influencing major rulings.
Members endure physical self-harm rituals, live under surveillance, and submit to "chat" sessions that collect compromising personal information for manipulation.
The good news: the vast majority of Opus Dei members are genuinely good people who'd be horrified to learn about the trafficking and manipulation happening in their organization's name. New Pope Leo isn't just aware of Opus Dei's shenanigans — he began actively working to dismantle its power structure within hours of taking office.
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