Dead Pope Was A Communist Criminal - Catholics Relieved To See Him Be Replaced

In this intense and emotionally charged episode of The Santilli Report on LFA TV, Pete Santilli reacts live to the breaking news of Pope Francis' death. Declaring it a major political and spiritual shift, Santilli reflects on his own Roman Catholic upbringing and expresses strong criticism of the late pontiff, labeling him a “communist” who politicized the Church and deviated from traditional Catholic values.The broadcast dives deep into the legacy of Pope Francis, covering his inclusivity, stance on global issues, and controversial reforms within the Church. Santilli contrasts Francis’ leadership with that of Pope John Paul II—whom he reveres—and outlines why he and many traditional Catholics felt alienated.Santilli reviews mainstream media coverage from MSNBC and CBS, mocks their portrayals, and sharply criticizes commentators like Joe Scarborough. He also discusses possible successors to Francis, highlighting conservative Cardinal Péter Erdő as his preferred candidate and blasting diversity and inclusion policies within the Church.This episode is raw, confrontational, and unapologetically political, offering a deeply personal and highly charged take on the intersection of faith, tradition, and globalist ideology in the modern Church.