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FBI Internal Memo Warns against ‘Radical Traditionalist Catholic Ideology’
National Review ^ | February 8, 2023 | Brittany Bernstein

Posted on 02/08/2023 5:01:59 PM PST by ebb tide

FBI Internal Memo Warns against ‘Radical Traditionalist Catholic Ideology’

The FBI’s Richmond field office released an internal memo last month warning against “radical traditionalist Catholic ideology,” and claiming it “almost certainly presents new mitigation opportunities,” according to a document shared by an FBI whistleblower on Wednesday.

Kyle Seraphin, who was a special agent at the bureau for six years before he was indefinitely suspended without pay in June 2022, published the document, “Interest of Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremists in Radical Traditionalist Catholic Ideology Almost Certainly Presents New Mitigation Opportunities,” on UncoverDC.com

“In making this assessment, FBI Richmond relied on the key assumption that [racially or ethnically motivated extremists] will continue to find [radical-traditionalist Catholic or RTC] ideology attractive and will continue to attempt to connect with RTC adherents, both virtually via social media and in-person at places of worship,” the document from January 23 states.

It adds that “RTCs are typically categorized by the rejection of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) as a valid church council; disdain for most of the popes elected since Vatican II, particularly Pope Francis and Pope John Paul II; and frequent adherence to anti-Semitic, anti-immigrant, anti-LGBTQ, and white supremacist ideology.

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To: ebb tide

Michael Matt (”The Remnant”) and John Zmirak (”The Stream”) are gonna have a field day with this one!


21 posted on 02/08/2023 5:36:42 PM PST by Nervous Tick (Truth is not hate speech.)
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To: ebb tide

FBI apparently is now Federal Bergoglio Inquisitors.


22 posted on 02/08/2023 5:37:13 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Salvavida

Every cult knows that people who are already members of another cult are prime candidates for recruitment, since you already know they are gullible and like to be controlled.

That’s why the German nazis recruited lots of communists. They had already committed to roving around the streets beating people up in the name of one kooky ideology, so they wouldn’t need to be convinced nearly as much as an ordinary person.


23 posted on 02/08/2023 5:38:12 PM PST by Boogieman
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To: ebb tide

Sounds like Bergoglio has the FBI on the Vatican’s payroll.


24 posted on 02/08/2023 5:39:28 PM PST by iontheball
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To: ebb tide

When was the last time a weekly TLM goer was convictied of ANYTHING other than a traffic violation?

AS for Popes: Paul VI was the Second Vatican Council Pope, John Paul I hardly counts, JPII and Beneditct XVI were rather beloved by the Traditionalists - that leaves Francis.


25 posted on 02/08/2023 5:43:41 PM PST by ALPAPilot
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To: Lurker

>> I’d love to hear what they mean by [mitigation opportunities]

I’m thinking “missions” like infiltrating a group and, from within, inciting easily-manipulated members to commit a crime for which a broad swath of members can be framed.

Think Gov. of Michigan assassination attempt.


26 posted on 02/08/2023 5:52:10 PM PST by Nervous Tick (Truth is not hate speech.)
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To: ebb tide

Outrageous


27 posted on 02/08/2023 5:52:33 PM PST by Nifster ( EI see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: Lurker

The good news is, it’ll be mighty difficult to pull off the infiltration. The only FIB agents that will serve in the role are followers of satan... the sound of the Name of Jesus or sighting a crucifix will cause them to writhe and puke green stuff and they’ll blow their cover. :-)


28 posted on 02/08/2023 5:55:47 PM PST by Nervous Tick (Truth is not hate speech.)
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To: ebb tide
Radical Traditionalist

I think I understand the game. You put ‘radical’ in front of any group name in the attempt to scare people into giving up their constitutional rights in exchange for safety. Next up: Radical Quakers. I bet the FBI is seeking informants to infiltrate Friends Meeting Houses to uncover terrorist cells.

29 posted on 02/08/2023 5:56:13 PM PST by ConservativeInPA (Stupidly is a moral problem, not an intellectual problem. )
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To: Dave911

Tell you what... I worship with the tribes that most folks would call “protestant”, but against this evil I am 100% on the side of the Catholic Church — come hell or high water.


30 posted on 02/08/2023 5:58:38 PM PST by Nervous Tick (Truth is not hate speech.)
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To: Maine Mariner

I am not sure about the criticism of Pope John Paul II.
He, Reagan, and Thatcher made a pretty good team.
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The Holy Father and the courageous people of Poland brought down communism. And excellent start.


31 posted on 02/08/2023 5:59:34 PM PST by BarbM (Men who look at porn are impotent to God.)
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To: ebb tide

Must be all those “Deus Vult” memes. /s


32 posted on 02/08/2023 6:01:59 PM PST by pierrem15 ("Massacrez-les, car le seigneur connait les siens" )
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To: SaxxonWoods

The radical traditionalists that attend the church across the street average about 85 years of age.
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Not true. In MN young Catholics and the new Priests LOVE the traditional Mass.
It’s the old hippies, like pope Frank, who are against novus order. I’d say the young Catholics range between 20 and 45.

IMHO the men who hear and answer to God’s call into the priesthood are the pure of heart, Latin loving, Church loving courageous men. I can’t wait for the old hippies to die off. This is why I think frank is agreeing to these rules, HE HATES TRADITIONAL MASS


33 posted on 02/08/2023 6:05:29 PM PST by BarbM (Men who look at porn are impotent to God.)
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To: BarbM

Agreed. So I am confused why the RTC would dislike John Paul II.


34 posted on 02/08/2023 6:07:12 PM PST by Maine Mariner
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To: Nervous Tick

This Catholic agrees with you. All people of Christain-Judeo faith must stand together. And hell or high water just may come.


35 posted on 02/08/2023 6:08:41 PM PST by BarbM (Men who look at porn are impotent to God.)
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To: Maine Mariner

All I can say is that my mom was a big Vatican II, women’s rights liberal Catholic and she did not like JPII.

She was faithful to the Church. Pope Benedict: No
Frank: yes.

RIP Mom.


36 posted on 02/08/2023 6:11:58 PM PST by BarbM (Men who look at porn are impotent to God.)
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To: Lurker

They mean charges and litigation harassment you can’t afford because you can’t outspend them.

We’re infiltrated at every institutional level.

Their glaring pattern is the J6ers, the parents outraged with CRT and Gay Trans in schools and girls bathrooms, Trump’s associates, all sued.

Coming for you.


37 posted on 02/08/2023 6:39:34 PM PST by RitaOK (Viva Christo Rey! Publik Skules/think not= The Farm Team for more Marxists coming. Infinitum. )
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To: Nervous Tick
come hell or high water.

Don't know about the high water, but Hell has plenty of minions in The Ruling Class.

38 posted on 02/08/2023 6:42:16 PM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: Dave911

Even Catholics have not answered the call, for the J6ers, because we weren’t J6ers.

You’re quite right in spirit, however.

I will say this, though, Catholics do know to expect martyrdom risks. The old saints used to pray for the privilege.
Lord, have mercy.


39 posted on 02/08/2023 6:45:43 PM PST by RitaOK (Viva Christo Rey! Publik Skules/think not= The Farm Team for more Marxists coming. Infinitum. )
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To: SaxxonWoods

😄


40 posted on 02/08/2023 6:46:53 PM PST by RitaOK (Viva Christo Rey! Publik Skules/think not= The Farm Team for more Marxists coming. Infinitum. )
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