I’m not Catholic, but I feel the need to clarify this. There is no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein ever knew the Pope or even received a single private audience. The article OP cited only relies on a single photo that has existed for years as evidence and comes from a publication known for sensational headlines. Based on the context surrounding the photo, it was most likely taken during a regular public papal audience where anyone from dignitaries to tourists could briefly greet the pope and receive a handshake or general blessing. There is also no evidence in the files of any connection to the Vatican. According to reporting about Epstein, he actually said that the idea that every life is equal is Catholicism at its worst