Some readers of the NYT, like me, immediately recognized Ms. K. in the comments. A worthy comment too. I was surprised that one of Francis opponents, who founded yet another traditionalist and politically hard-right lay group (as if there are too few!) let his name be exposed to the NYT readers. This generally means one of two things. Either one is a powerless fringe ranter of no concern, or one has powerful protectors in high places who see you as an important fellow traveler in their lobby. The NYT made it sound like a plot afoot, right out of one of the Bard's plays.

This scheming behind the scenes, as well as now in the open, is typical Bannon. He is on record as seeing himself as Thomas Cromwell to Trump's Henry VIII.  An inapt comparison on so many levels, but space does not allow explanation. Just remember, Cromwell fell, and was executed like a moth too close to the flame.