U.S. Bishops Silent After FBI Claims Conservative Catholics Are ‘White Supremacists’

Seven days have passed since a leaked FBI Report revealed that the Richmond, Virginia branch office had penetrated Catholic communities in order to investigate “white supremacy,” The U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops has not said anything in defense of Catholics, whether they are traditional or modern.  

The FBI document is a disaster. It offers no evidence that traditional Catholics (those who celebrate the Latin liturgical ritual) are violent or racist. Instead, the FBI report makes fun of these Christians by claiming they have all been accused of having an affair. “adherence to anti-Semitic, anti-immigrant, anti-LGBTQ and white supremacist ideology.” 

The FBI Backpedaled on the report, but that doesn’t change the disturbing fact that the bureau demonized and appears to have infiltrated Christian communities for religious thought crimes. It also doesn’t change the unnerving fact that this won’t likely be the last time the FBI targets traditional Christians.

What has the hierarchy of the Catholic Church had to say about the scandalous leak in the seven days that have passed? Nothing. The Federalist tried to reach out to the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops for comment on the illegal targeting of innocent, devout Catholics but was unsuccessful. Only one conference member has responded to the Federalist’s request. Bishop Barry KnestoutThe people have spoken. 

The U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) is a powerful organization with a 2018 budget of over $200 Million, It is a large part of the reason why there are so many. Federal contracts and grants. It has also not shied away from participating in heated national political debates in the past. 

Multiple products were produced by the USCCB Condemnations of former President Donald Trump’s executive orders to enforce U.S. immigration laws and require foreign countries to address their own citizens’ needs. It also made it public. criticized Former president was responsible for withdrawing from Paris’ climate agreement which would leave more Americans without heat and food. 

The USCCB Taken an inflamatory stand As well, Floyd was a participant in the devastating George Floyd riots that occurred in 2020. Floyd was an a A convicted felon Police custody. Refusing to surrender With a “fatal level” He had fentanyl in his system. According to USCCB President José H. Gomez, however, Floyd’s “killing” This was “senseless and brutal” You can also find out more about a “sin that cries out to heaven for justice.” Gomez heavily insinuated Floyd’s death was racially motivated, adding that he shares in the outrage of the “black community and those who stand with them in Minneapolis, Los Angeles and across the country.” 

Of course, it’s not only about what the USCCB does say, but also what it doesn’t. The conference was held in November 2021. failed Refuse Holy Communion “Catholic” President Joe Biden, and other Democrat politicians, who support the killing of the preborn and elderly. 

The bishops’ silence on the FBI report attacking traditional Catholics likely has to do in part with Church Militant — the only media organization named in the report. The FBI’s association between Church Militant and so-called violent white supremacists was Sourced incorrectly and unfoundedThey would easily be defended by the Catholic hierarchy.

Church Militant, however, is well-known for its fervent reporting on corruption and sexual misconduct

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