I think it's a very apt statue to have in the Vatican and Francis and his acolytes should heed what happened when Laocoon's warnings were ignored. In our day Laocoon would perhaps have tried warning against accepting the Trojan Horse of VII and all its subsequent apostasy.
With the snakes/sea serpents as well as the various versions of the story, one could have a field day with such analogies! Was Laocoon being attacked by the serpents for giving a warning about the dangers they presented? Treachery. Catholics should certainly have feared anyone bearing gifts of 'freedom' etc from faithless Priests, but Laocoon would also represent Lefebvre and other faithful Priests, attacked by Satan and his slithering demons and accolytes.

@Cassandra Laments Yes but they would have kept their clothes on! You can look at that statue and see an incredible story of types! I simply see the impurity!

Turn out the lights and go home. In the new day, close off the section until the spectacle ends. It would probably be the best thing to do. Let the night guard open the door for them when they eventually free themselves.