# Pope

Steve Bannon's alleged plot to undermine Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV is a major news focus, with new details emerging from the Epstein files. Meanwhile, a BBC documentary follows Harry Clark's quest to meet the new Pope.

### About Pope
This topic covers news and social media discussions related to Pope Leo XIV and the Catholic Church.  

### Insights
- pope engagements is up 4630.77% from the previous week.
- pope posts created is up 4836.54% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [----------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:pope/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/pope/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [----------]  
Daily Average: [----------]  
[--] Week: [----------] +4,631%  
[--] Month: [-----------] -52%  
[--] Months: [-------------] -62%  
[--] Year: [--------------] +404%  
1-Year High: [-------------] on 2025-05-08  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-04-14  

Engagements by network (24h):
YouTube: [---------]
Reddit: [------]
News: [-------]
X: [---------]
Instagram: [-------]
TikTok: [---------]

  
  
### Mentions: [------] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:pope/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/pope/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [------]  
Daily Average: [------]  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-05-09  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-16  

Mentions by network (24h):
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News: [--]
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### Creators: [-----] (24h)
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/pope/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Pope in the last [--] hours which is down 5.80% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-05-09  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-16  

The most influential creators that mention Pope in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@djioahfoig](/creator/youtube/djioahfoig)                 | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@tyresenope](/creator/tiktok/tyresenope)                  | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@ChristopherHale](/creator/twitter/ChristopherHale)       | [--]    | [------]     | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments) | [--]    | [---------]  | [---]   | [-------]     |
| [@tyresenope](/creator/youtube/tyresenope)                 | [--]    | [------]     | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@CNN](/creator/twitter/CNN)                               | [--]    | [----------] | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@Ibenz_ooze](/creator/twitter/Ibenz_ooze)                 | [--]    | [-----]      | [---]   | [-------]     |
| [@Pontifex](/creator/twitter/Pontifex)                     | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@simi_christ](/creator/tiktok/simi_christ)                | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@RadioGenoa](/creator/twitter/RadioGenoa)                 | [--]   | [---------]  | [--]     | [-------]     |

[View More](/list/creators/pope/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 76%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:pope/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/pope/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 76%  
Daily Average: 70%  
[--] Week: 61% -9%  
[--] Month: 72% -2%  
[--] Months: 72% +4%  
[--] Year: 72% +31%  
1-Year High: 95% on 2025-06-11  
1-Year Low: 27% on 2025-02-24  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Pope Leo XIV's Engagements and Diplomacy: (30%) Discussions highlight Pope Leo XIV's active role in international affairs, including mediating in Venezuela and consoling victims of tragedies. His engagements with world leaders and his stance on free speech are frequently mentioned.
- Catholic Church Teachings and Traditions: (25%) Posts delve into various aspects of Catholic doctrine, history, and tradition, such as the conclave process, the significance of the Holy Year, and the teachings on obedience and faith. There's also mention of historical events like the Cadaver Synod.
- Cultural and Celebrity Interactions: (20%) This theme covers interactions between the Pope and cultural figures, including celebrities and actors, as well as discussions around movies and the arts. The Pope's engagement with Hollywood and his speech on movies are notable.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Criticism of Pope Francis and Church Hierarchy: (15%) Some posts express criticism towards Pope Francis, particularly regarding his handling of conservative figures like Bishop Joseph Strickland and his stance on certain social issues. There are also mentions of polarization within the Catholic hierarchy.
- Debates on Free Speech and Authority: (10%) Discussions arise concerning the limits of free speech, particularly in relation to online platforms and government policies. Pope Leo XIV's statements on free speech are contrasted with instances of perceived censorship.
  

### Top Pope News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Harry Clark embarks on a quest to meet the new Pope in BBC documentary From Slough to the Vatican Harry Clark's audacious quest to meet the pope is coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC Two"  
[News Link](https://bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/harry-clark-quest-to-meet-the-new-pope-documentary) [@BBC](/creator/x/BBC) 2026-02-15T23:00Z 2.4M followers, 14.5K engagements


"What Do Monica Lewinsky Maggie Thatcher Elvis Cher Bill Cosby & The Pope Have In Common ZeroHedge ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline the survival rate for everyone drops to zero"  
[News Link](https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/what-do-monica-lewinsky-maggie-thatcher-elvis-cher-bill-cosby-pope-have-common) [@zerohedge](/creator/x/zerohedge) 2026-02-15T16:05Z 2.5M followers, 72.1K engagements


"MAGA Architect Steve Bannon Plotted With Epstein Against Pope Francis Steve Bannon wrote to Epstein that he wished to take down the Pope"  
[News Link](https://www.thedailybeast.com/maga-architect-steve-bannon-plotted-with-epstein-against-pope-francis/) [@thedailybeast](/creator/x/thedailybeast) 2026-02-15T04:04Z 1.3M followers, [---] engagements


"Epstein: Steve Bannon wanted to take down Pope Francis Steve Bannon a former White House adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump discussed opposition strategies with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein against Pope Francis with Bannon saying he hoped to take down the pontiff according to newly released files from the U.S. Department of Justice"  
[News Link](https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/steve-bannon-courted-epstein-in-his-efforts-to-take-down-pope-francis/) [@CTVNews](/creator/x/CTVNews) 2026-02-14T16:40Z 2.5M followers, 12K engagements



### Top Pope Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"Epstein Files: DOJ names Elvis & other politically exposed persons The Department of Justice on Saturday sent Congress a list of politically exposed persons in the millions of files released related to its probes into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The six-page letter a copy of which was obtained by CNN includes the names of many prominent figures who appear in the files regardless of the context and does not specify the degree to which the people were linked to or in contact with Epstein. 0:00 The details with Pamela Brown Dana Bash 1:25 Oversight Committee member Rep. Jasmine"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qoVcWKbGB-k) [@cnn](/creator/youtube/cnn) 2026-02-16T23:00Z 19.1M followers, 203K engagements


"A fine signal Pope Leo flanked by two altar girls for the first time of his pontificate. https://t.co/ebkIfASuBN Pope Leo flanked by two altar girls for the first time of his pontificate. https://t.co/ebkIfASuBN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NickKristof/status/2023512148962668705) [@NickKristof](/creator/x/NickKristof) 2026-02-16T21:37Z 1.8M followers, 19.9K engagements


"The Catholic Church under Pope Leo is to the left of the US government under Donald Trump. an unpopular opinion that would put you in this situation. https://t.co/0HN8eVuWd6 an unpopular opinion that would put you in this situation. https://t.co/0HN8eVuWd6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ChristopherHale/status/2023469338033041578) [@ChristopherHale](/creator/x/ChristopherHale) 2026-02-16T18:47Z 58.1K followers, 14.8K engagements


"Pope Leo XIV said health is not a consumer good but a universal right. He urged leaders to prioritize what is best for everyone vs. quick profits and resources for weapons. 🎥 (CNS photo/Vatican Media)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/CatholicNewsSvc/status/2023457420480049489) [@CatholicNewsSvc](/creator/x/CatholicNewsSvc) 2026-02-16T18:00Z 245.2K followers, 66.2K engagements

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