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Will Congress Act After Leaked Memo Shows FBI Proposed Infiltrating Catholic Groups?

The document says the FBI became more aware of ‘radical’ Catholics as the Supreme Court considered overturning Roe v. Wade. The FBI has disavowed the memo.

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Pope Francis during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, November 23, 2022. The pope said last year a group that rejects the Second Vatican Council ‘longs for a bygone world.’ AP/Andrew Medichini
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

The disclosure that the FBI sought to infiltrate traditionalist Roman Catholic groups could provide fodder to the new House panel investigating what it calls the “weaponization” of America’s intelligence agencies. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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