Globalists’ Climate Grift Returns In Full Force

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Globalists’ Climate Grift Returns In Full Force

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Craig Rucker

President, Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow

October 28, 20269:15 AM ET

America has walked out of the UN climate racket. The rest of the world hasn’t gotten the message.

Next month, some 100,000 politicians, bureaucrats, functionaries, activists and other grifters will descend on Antalya, Turkey (COP folks prefer Türkiye) for COP31, the UN’s annual climate Conference of the Parties. They will fly in, talk endlessly, and enjoy the best hotels, food, beverages, and hospitality Recep Tayyip Erdoğan can offer. Then they’ll fly home having plotted how to pry trillions more out of whatever wealthy nations are still willing to pay.

Even now, after real-world scientific, energy, and economic realities have bashed the UN’s fraudulent science, garbage-in/garbage-out climate models, anti-fossil-fuel activism, and renewable energy fantasies, climate crisis assertions still dominate news cycles, policy, and spending.

Türkiye will serve as a “bridge” between developed and developing countries. Co-host Australia will push global “clean energy acceleration” — the very policies that are crippling its own citizens’ energy reliability, jobs, economy, and living standards.

Like COP30, this will be an “implementation” conference, focused on turning existing commitments into “investment-ready projects,” especially by browbeating reluctant, once-wealthy nations into financing it all with trillions more dollars. The agenda hasn’t changed: “clean” energy, electrifying everything that now runs on “evil” fossil fuels, slashing methane and (plant-fertilizing) carbon dioxide emissions, and a new “Climate Implementation Bridge” to turn plans into projects, which, by the COP31 president’s own admission, comes with no new funding to pay for those projects.

COP31 Begins: What’s at Stake at the UN Climate Summit?

COP31 Begins: What’s at Stake at the UN Climate Summit?

United Nations

Nov 8, 2026 

The UN climate summit, COP31, is underway in Antalya, Türkiye from 9 to 20 November 2026.  

World leaders, negotiators, activists, scientists, business leaders, Indigenous Peoples, and civil society will come together to confront one of the defining challenges of our time: climate change.

UN Climate Change Conferences (or COPs) take place every year, and are they are the only decision-making forum where the world comes together to agree on the actions to address the climate crisis, such as limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, helping vulnerable communities adapt to the effects of climate change, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. 

The Misuse of René Girard by Peter Thiel, J.D. Vance and the American Right

From Philosophy to Power:
The Misuse of René Girard by Peter Thiel, J.D. Vance and the American Right

By Paul Leslie

he Misuse of René Girard by Peter Thiel, J.D. Vance and the American Right

René Girard's Legacy

This past summer, I was surprised to encounter a face I knew in two most unexpected places. The first was in a photo montage accompanying an article written by Josh Kovensky of Talking Points Memo in the wake of J.D. Vance becoming the Vice Presidential nominee, entitled “A Journey Through the Authoritarian Right.” Arranged in the collage among images of a ripped man with lasers shooting from his eyes, of anti-democracy blogger Curtis Yarvin, and of Peter Thiel rubbing Benjamins between his thumb and forefinger, was my former professor and friend from Stanford University, René Girard. I was in France at the time; mere hours after reading Kovensky’s piece, I saw through the window of a taxi René’s face again—this time in the form of a larger-than-life decal on a light rail car in Avignon, where as it happens he is one of a dozen local heroes permanently celebrated on the new transit system. What do the medieval, culturally-rich, Provençal city of Avignon and the American authoritarian right have in common? Both claim a bond with this influential philosopher and member of L’Académie Française, who died in 2015. Only one of the claims is legitimate. The misappropriation of Girard’s ideas by the American right is not just a matter of academic concern; it has significant implications for our political discourse and society.

As it turns out, I know exactly where this illegitimate claim to Girard’s legacy started. For several years in the 1990s, I was part of a small reading group that met bi-weekly on the Stanford campus in a trailer left over from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. The group—a kaleidoscope of visiting scholars, a few former students and some of Girard’s campus friends—was led by Girard himself, and though he was already an influential thinker at the time, and though his theories and ideas pervaded our discussions and were the reason we gathered, one member of that intimate group of ten or so has gone on to eclipse Girard in terms of visibility and political influence: Peter Thiel.

That Thiel participated in this study group has been noted in a small subset of the countless articles that reference his connection to Girard. Journalists, podcasters, and young entrepreneurs alike have hoped to find in Thiel’s acknowledged devotion to Girard’s work a master key that, properly handled, could unlock the mystery of Thiel and explain everything from his success as a venture capitalist to his 2016 endorsement of Donald Trump. That some wannabe billionaires have ordered Violence and the Sacred or Deceit, Desire and the Novel from Amazon and scanned its chapters in search of an “open sesame” to affluence is as surreal a proposition as it is doubtless something that actually occurs—the aspiring mogul’s equivalent of clicking on one of those “one weird trick” links that promise a hack to making money and improving your health.

Peter Thiel, Freemasonry, the Jesuits & the Antichrist | Chris Pinto & Carl Teichrib

 Peter Thiel, Freemasonry, the Jesuits & the Antichrist | Chris Pinto & Carl Teichrib

Brannon Howse

Oct 14, 2026

Peter Thiel, Freemasonry, the Jesuits & the Antichrist | Chris Pinto & Carl Teichrib

Church Leaders Weaken Health Reform Message - A Purifying Message Part 2 - Ivan Plummer

Steps to Life

Nov 8, 2026  Campmeeting 2026

I would like to study with you is how Satan has used church leaders to weaken the confidence of the members in the health reform message that by these leaders disdain for the message the health reform message and their ungodly communication concerning this wonderful message. The church members feel no urgency or necessity for accepting and obeying this important truth. Begin by reading a few passages from the word of God. 

Newsom Commutes All 548 Death Sentences in California

The governor altered the sentences of people facing the death penalty to lifetime imprisonment without parole.

By Chris Walker , Truthout

Published

November 6, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) at a campaign event on October 17, 2026 in Nashua, New Hampshire.ohn Tully / Getty Images

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On Thursday, California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the commutation of 548 death sentences, reducing the sentence of everyone on the state’s death row to life without parole.

California has more people sentenced to capital punishment than any other state, but for years there has been a moratorium on carrying out the death penalty. Newsom’s action ensures that the moratorium is permanent for those 548 individuals.

The action doesn’t abolish the death penalty in the state, meaning that future convictions could result in death sentences. It also commutes all capital punishment sentences to lifetime imprisonment without the possibility of parole, a move that ensures these individuals will still face death by incarceration.

But the move is being praised as a step in the right direction — one that could result in other states following suit.

Newsom said that he made the decision to commute the sentences of everyone on death row “because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California’s values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us.”

“I have decided to commute every death sentence,” he said.

Do The Jesuits Control The Deep State?

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 I do not promote the SkyWatchTV ads, or agree with the opinions expressed by the panel. But, I do concur with Chris Pinto's disclosure of facts about the Jesuit Order.

 

 Do The Jesuits Control The Deep State?

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Sep 13, 2026

How much influence have the Jesuits had on American history—and does that influence continue today?

In Part 2 of this fascinating three-part series, Joe Horn continues his conversation with award-winning filmmaker and historian Chris Pinto about his documentary, American Jesuits: A History of Jesuitism in the United States.

Together they explore historical claims surrounding the Jesuit Order's presence in America, examining their role from the earliest colonies through pivotal moments in U.S. history. The discussion also looks at the relationship between religion, politics, medicine, and ideology, asking whether connections exist that many people have never considered.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why many early Protestants viewed the Jesuits as a significant influence in the New World 

• The historical context surrounding the American Revolution, Abraham Lincoln, and the Civil War 

• Claims regarding Jesuit influence on education, politics, and medicine 

• Discussions involving Karl Marx, Adolf Hitler, and other controversial historical figures 

• Why Chris Pinto believes these overlooked historical connections deserve renewed attention 

Whether you agree with these conclusions or are hearing these ideas for the first time, this conversation offers a thought-provoking look at one of history's most debated religious orders and its alleged impact on America.

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‘Bloodshed Will Occur’: Muslims Use Threats, Protests And Paperwork To Keep Christians From Building Churches

Christians in Indonesia face an underreported pattern of threats and protests as radical Islamists weaponize bureaucratic red tape to stop them from practicing their faith, even in private residences.

Though reporting is largely limited to citizen journalists and small Christian publications, a review of reported incidents reveals a tried-and-true method used to repress Christians in the world’s most populous Islamic nation, despite religious freedom being guaranteed by law. 

While the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia guarantees “all persons the freedom of worship, each according to his/her own religion or belief,” heavy permitting requirements make it increasingly difficult for religious minorities to establish places of public worship. This gives hostile groups of Muslims an opportunity to stop Christians from practicing their faith.

Fredrik J. Pinakunary, chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Indonesian Christian Legal Society, told the Daily Caller that while established minority communities, such as Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists, remain relatively peaceful and secure, “friction typically flares around two specific flashpoints: applying for and constructing new places of worship, and holding non-routine religious gatherings outside registered sanctuaries—such as residential prayer meetings, or special holiday gatherings.”

For Christians, these flashpoints can leave them with two choices: apply for a permit and endure years of red tape while facing continual protests, or hold small worship and prayer services that risk being interrupted by threats of violence. Those threats often end in local meetings that let the person making them off the hook while the church is forced to suspend services.

“If you don’t close it, bloodshed will occur inside,” a machete-wielding Muslim man, accompanied by a few others, said as he interrupted a prayer service involving approximately 40 Christians in late September, according to Morning Star News. “Yes, I am not afraid to die … For Allah, I am not afraid to die.”

As the congregants fled, the man continued, justifying his outrage by claiming the prayer rooms lacked permits and that he was part of “the majority.”

Despite the threats, the man was not immediately arrested. Instead, he met with community leaders, where he offered his “deepest apologies.” The meeting initially resulted in an agreement to take no legal action, but the settlement later collapsed after officials ordered the prayer house closed, according to Morning Star News.

Abdul El-Sayed Won His Senate Seat With a Mandate on Palestine. Can He Deliver?

The new senator from Michigan will face an uphill battle if he wants to transform the U.S. relationship with Israel. But he has options — and public pressure.

Jonah Valdez

November 5 2026, 4:28 p.m. ET

Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press after an event in Royal Oak, Mich., on Nov. 2, 2026. Photo: Salwan Georges/Getty Images

One senator out of the 100 who will fill the upper chamber of the 120th Congress was elected to his seat on a loud campaign promise to end U.S. complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

Abdul El-Sayed will walk into a newfound Democratic majority after animating his base with pro-Palestine pledges seldom heard from a U.S. Senate contender. As a first-term senator, he’ll lack seniority on the committees to which he’s assigned. And although his critiques of the U.S. relationship with Israel have proven overwhelmingly popular in public opinion surveys and among voters at the polls, the same can’t be said for most of his soon-to-be colleagues.

“It’s going to be a fight,” said Beth Miller, political advocacy director for Jewish Voice for Peace Action, which supported El-Sayed’s campaign. “The Democratic establishment, when it’s in control, has not taken measures in support of Palestine in the past. And so this is about making sure that now they finally start listening to what the overwhelming majority of their bases say.”

El-Sayed’s run marked the first time the Jewish-led, anti-Zionist group backed a Senate campaign. Pro-Palestine lobbying groups like JVP Action have been pushing for legislation to block weapons transfers to Israel for years, aligning themselves with a small but growing number of left-leaning House members. The group helped author the Block the Bombs Act, introduced by Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., which netted 82 co-sponsors and became a pro-Palestine litmus test in some Democratic primary campaigns.

Zohran Mamdani, Kathy Hochul travel to Puerto Rico for annual conference

By Anthony Carlo

Friday, November 6, 2026 6:49PM ET

Anthony Carlo has more on Mayor Mamdani and Gov. Hochul's remarks on Friday.

PUERTO RICO (WABC) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Puerto Rico this week, where they joined other elected officials for the annual Somos Conference and discussed support for the U.S. territory following Democrats' midterm election victories.

The two leaders appeared together Tuesday and spoke optimistically about the political landscape following what they described as a Democratic "blue wave."

Mamdani said the election results could create new opportunities for working-class Americans.

"There's a potential in that, that we can finally start to deliver for working class people across this country," said Mamdani.

Hochul said she hopes the federal government will renew its commitment to Puerto Rico.

"It's a whole new day of responsibility of the federal government to Puerto Rico. And what we've seen over the last two years is really an abandonment of that commitment and we hope to have all those wounds heal," said Hochul.

The governor's remarks came after Democrats swept the midterm elections, a result she said would help provide accountability and strengthen support for Puerto Rico.

Hochul and Mamdani were among a group of elected officials attending the annual conference on the island, which has faced challenges including chronic power outages and water shortages.

The governor said Democratic control of Congress could help secure additional resources for Puerto Rico and address immigration enforcement concerns.

Pope Leo XIV Opens Latin America Trip in Uruguay With Call for Health Care for All

Faithful wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV in Montevideo, Uruguay, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Source: AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico

 

By muse

Asiatoday.id – Montevideo. Pope Leo XIV opened his first journey to Latin America as pope in Uruguay on Friday, arriving in Montevideo after a 13-hour flight from Rome and calling for health care that reaches everyone, regardless of their means. Speaking at the Plaza de Independencia before President Yamandú Orsi and other dignitaries, he drew on his own recent illness to press the case for protecting the most vulnerable, from the unborn to the elderly. The visit, which runs from November 6 to 17 and will also take him to Argentina and Peru, is the first by a pope to Uruguay since John Paul II visited in 1988.

The pope’s chartered ITA Airways flight touched down at Montevideo-Carrasco International Airport in the afternoon, where he was greeted by young people and welcomed by Orsi. At the welcome ceremony in the Plaza de Independencia, he addressed political and diplomatic representatives, civil society and business leaders before holding a private meeting with the president at the Edificio José Artigas. The mayor of Montevideo also presented him with the key to the city, and he closed the day with a vespers service at the Metropolitan Cathedral alongside bishops, clergy, religious and seminarians.

A Journey Weeks After Surgery

The trip comes just 24 days after the pope underwent surgery on October 13 to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, an operation to treat a localized lung adenocarcinoma. His doctors confirmed the following week that he did not require further oncological treatment, and he told journalists aboard the flight from Rome that he had never doubted the journey should go ahead. He said he felt well, thanked the medical teams who had cared for him, and said faith had given him the strength to face the difficulties of illness.

Asked what advice he would give people facing a cancer diagnosis, he replied, “Not to be afraid.” He urged early detection and regular check-ups, and when asked the secret of his quick recovery, he answered, “Trust in God, good doctors, good surgeons, and overall, a healthy lifestyle.” He added that the experience had given him a sense of commitment to staying close to those who are sick, and said he planned to speak in Uruguay about how health care should be a right for all people.

America’s Second-Largest Protestant Denomination Is Collapsing—And Most Christians Don’t Even Know

The Mystery of Iniquity - The Image, pt. 2 - Elder Mark Cleminson - 11/7/2026

 

- All Things Work Together | Our High Calling - November 8

Caravan of Honduran Migrants Embark for US After Broad Democrat Wins in Midterms

Caravan of Honduran Migrants Embark for US After Broad Democrat Wins in Midterms

New York Post

Nov 4, 2026 

Dozens of Honduran migrants hit the road Tuesday, forming a caravan bound for the US in hopes of a better life. Fleeing unemployment and insecurity back home, the group is making the dangerous trek north in search of new opportunities.

The Near Future: USA’s Future If the DSA Isn’t Stopped

The Near Future: USA’s Future If the DSA Isn’t Stopped

AI

The Rubin Report  

Oct 27, 2026 

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” shares a DM clip of what America could look like if  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders and Hasan Piker are successful in having the Democratic Socialists of America gain control over the Democratic party and what we all could lose.

DONALD TRUMP, World War 3 ....and Armageddon

Leader of doomsday cult jailed for 200 years for murdering 190 children

Paul Mackenzie ordered followers at the Good News International Church to starve themselves to death in Shakahola forest 

(Picture: Reuters)

Sam Corbishley

Senior News Reporter

Published November 6, 2026 1:02pm

Updated November 6, 2026 2:10pm

The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult linked to the deaths of more than 400 people has been given a 200-year sentence.

Paul Mackenzie, who led an apocalyptic Christian church in a forest near the Indian Ocean coast, told his followers to starve themselves to death, along with their children, to reach heaven before the end of the world.

He was convicted of the murders of 190 children and one adult alongside 28 of his followers.

They including guards who enforced his fasting directives and gravediggers who helped conceal the mass graves.

The case stems from the April 2023 discovery of mass graves eventually found to contain 448 bodies in Shakahola Forest, where cult members lived off grid in mud huts.

Mackenzie is also accused of ordering the deaths of 52 people found at a separate location in a village 20 miles away, bringing the suspected death toll to 500.

He has pleaded not guilty in that case.

During the sentencing, Justice Diana Kavedza said that 183 victims died of starvation, defined as a complete lack of food, and the other eight were classified as murder by direct homicide.

She said the killings were ‘cold and calculated’ and dismissed claims by some of the accused that the loss of their own children altered the fact that they had participated in the killings of many other children.

From Stonehenge to Modern Day Witchcraft: The Occult Isn’t a Fad

From Stonehenge to Modern Day Witchcraft: The Occult Isn’t a Fad

John 14:6

Nov 2, 2026

00:00 - Introduction: Darkness, the occult throughout history, and spiritual conflict

02:49 - Stonehenge: Ancient sun worship, prediction, and control

05:53 - Man’s historical search for God and the fallen relationship

07:18 - Ancient altars: Babylon, Baalbek, and the pyramids of Egypt

09:24 - The origin of Lucifer: Biblical accounts of pride and rebellion

11:25 - Biblical warnings against divination and occult practices

13:22 - From ancient rituals to modern culture: The resurgence of the occult

15:18 - Contemporary witchcraft in the San Francisco Bay Area

18:11 - Perspectives on youth involvement and deceptive practices

21:02 - The occult marketplace: Astrology, commercialism, and fear

23:08 - Practitioners discuss modern lifestyle, rituals, and appeal to youth

30:24 - Inside an occult order: Ritual elements and beliefs

34:34 - Personal testimony: Darkness, ritual sacrifice, and deception

39:07 - The spiritual reality: Biblical guidance versus occult danger

40:47 - Finding deliverance, healing, and peace through Christ

42:29 - Closing reflection: Stepping toward the light

From Stonehenge to modern suburbia, this account exposes the occult as a real, enduring, and dangerous spiritual force that has survived and flourished in every age through false religions, strange philosophies, divination, witchcraft, demon possession, and satanic influence. It presents humanity’s search for God and meaning as a search that has too often led people away from the Creator and toward counterfeit spiritual powers: ancient peoples built monuments and practiced sun and moon worship, while Babylon, Baalbek, Egypt, and other civilizations turned to idols, human sacrifice, and rituals intended to reach or control the divine. The Bible’s warnings against stargazers, spell-casters, mediums, fortune-tellers, and those who speak with demons are presented not as outdated prohibitions but as a consistent revelation of a continuing spiritual conflict—one that reappeared in Greece and Rome’s planetary worship, in Israel’s rampant demon activity, and again in today’s growing interest in astrology, tarot, Ouija boards, Eastern mysticism, witchcraft, and Satanism. The message insists that these practices are not harmless curiosities or mere commercial fads: they can begin with curiosity or a desire for power, then create fear, superstition, bondage, and increasingly deeper involvement, ultimately opening people to demonic influence. Yet the answer has never been education, materialism, or human ingenuity, but spiritual deliverance through Jesus Christ, who confronted evil spirits, forgave sin, and demonstrated authority over darkness; Paul’s command for a demon to leave a young witch and prophetess illustrates that same authority. The testimony of a young woman involved in an alleged satanic human sacrifice underscores how deeply evil can distort a life, but her later deliverance through Christ shows that no past is beyond His forgiveness and restoring power. The central truth is that the occult offers destruction disguised as enlightenment, while Jesus Christ offers a greater power—one that builds rather than destroys, brings hope where there is despair, and gives lasting freedom, purpose, and peace.

The Most Important Prep You’ll Ever Make Isn’t in Your Pantry

The Most Important Prep You’ll Ever Make Isn’t in Your Pantry

The Ready Life

Nov 6, 2026

Full pantry but still lying awake at night? Our free class Trust in God vs Prepare shows what the Bible really says about getting ready 👉 https://www.thereadylife.com/class-tr...

Water stored, generator out back, wood stacked, full pantry, and still a knot in your stomach that says you're not ready? You're probably right, at least not on your own. In this video, Nick shares the most important prep you'll ever make, and you won't find it on a shelf. It starts with Martin Luther, one of the bravest men who ever lived, who fell apart the morning before his trial at Worms. By that night he stood like a rock in front of the emperor. What happened in between is something you can do every single morning.

From the fear-selling of 1517 to today's doomsday countdown clocks, fear has always been a great salesman. Through Scripture, history, Elijah, Corrie ten Boom, and Psalm 46, you'll see how to prepare for hard times without being driven by fear. Do your part, and leave the rest in God's hands.

• Why fear is a terrible reason to prepare, and what to build your preparedness on instead

• How Martin Luther found a "borrowed backbone" at his weakest moment

• The simple morning habit that's the most important prep for what's coming

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV concludes Day 1 of South America trip

November 6, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET 

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Montevideo, Uruguay, where he met the country’s president, addressed dignitaries, and celebrated vespers at the city’s cathedral.



Pope Leo XIV greets the crowds along the street as he makes his way to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Nov. 6, 2026, in Montevideo, Uruguay, on the first day of his apostolic journey to South America. | Credit: Vatican Media


By EWTN News Staff

November 6, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET

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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Uruguay on Nov. 6, kicking off an 11-day trip to South America that will take him from the continent’s Southern Cone to the highlands of the Andes and Amazon rainforest.

It is Leo’s first visit to the continent since his election as pope in May 2025, and one filled with personal significance for him. After stops in Uruguay and Argentina, the trip will culminate in Peru, where the man then known as Robert Prevost spent about 20 years as a missionary and a bishop.


The pope’s packed schedule includes many of the usual elements of an international papal visit, including open-air Masses, meetings with the local hierarchy, prayer vigils with youth, and visits to Church-affiliated charitable institutions.

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The Pope Confronts One of His Toughest Political Challenges

Leo’s upcoming trip to South America is an early test of how he will handle the rise of right-wing populists.

By Francis X. Rocca

Stefano Rellandini / AFP / Getty

November 6, 2026, 7 AM ET

Less than a month after losing part of a lung, Pope Leo XIV set out this morning on one of the longest and most ambitious trips of his pontificate. Over the course of 11 days and 12 flights, Leo will travel from South America’s Southern Cone to the high Andes and the Amazon Rainforest. Much of the Catholic world will be focused on how its 71-year-old leader, just a few weeks removed from cancer surgery, bears the physical challenge that the trip presents. But perhaps the most important challenge he will face is political.

Catholic social teaching does not line up with the ideological commitments of either the left or the right. Yet the global rise of right-wing populism has determined many of the political battles that Leo will confront as pope, particularly over the next week and a half. The center-left recently scored a victory in Brazil, but most countries in Latin America are governed by right-wing or center-right leaders, many of them populist. These include two stops on the pope’s itinerary: Argentina and his adopted home of Peru, where he served as a missionary and bishop for about two decades.

Leo’s trip is an early test of how he’ll address the Church’s disagreements with the right-wing populist leaders ascendant not only in Latin America but also in Europe, the historic heartland of the Catholic Church. The emphasis he puts on either conciliation or confrontation could indicate how he’ll handle a geopolitical challenge that will shape his pontificate.

Crime might be the issue that best explains the rise of the South American right. Latin America and the Caribbean together have the world’s highest homicide rate, nearly four times the global average. About half of the population of this region feels unsafe walking alone at night, compared with about a quarter of people globally, according to a Gallup.

The Pope, the Antichrist, and the Documents Most Christians Never Read

Heritage & Hope Ministries

Protestant History & Prophecy

Did the papacy really claim titles and authority that belong only to God?

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For centuries, Protestant Reformers identified the papal office with the prophetic warnings of Daniel 7 and 2 Thessalonians 2. But were their accusations justified? In this video, we examine the biblical definition of blasphemy and uncover remarkable statements preserved in historical Catholic documents, including original sources from our own Heritage & Hope collection. From the title "Lord God the Pope" to declarations of divine authority, we explore the historical evidence behind one of the Reformation's most controversial claims and ask a question every Christian should consider: Who truly holds authority over Christ's church?

Women, Ordination and the Unity of the Church

05 November 2026

Women, Ordination and the Unity of the Church


By Claude Lombart | 5 November 2026 |

For decades, women’s ordination has been a thorn in the flesh of Seventh-day Adventist administration. It has consumed study commissions, committee hours and enormous emotional energy.

Importantly, it has exposed deeper questions: How should we interpret Scripture? What belongs to unchanging biblical principle, and what reflects culture? How can a worldwide church remain united when sincere believers reach different conclusions?

The debate is often presented as though one side honors Scripture while the other has surrendered to modern culture. That is unfair. Faithful Adventists on both sides love the Bible and the church. One side fears disobedience to God’s order; the other fears resistance to God’s Spirit.

God asks each side to hear the spiritual concern beneath the other’s conclusion.
The biblical case against women’s ordinationThose opposing women’s ordination generally begin with creation. Adam was formed before Eve, and Paul refers to this order when restricting women from teaching or exercising authority over men (1 Timothy 2:11–15). The qualifications for elders describe an overseer as “the husband of one wife” who manages his household well (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9). Paul also addresses male headship and women’s silence in certain congregational settings (1 Corinthians 11:2–16; 14:34–35).
Jesus treated women with extraordinary dignity, welcomed them as disciples and entrusted the first resurrection announcement to them. Nevertheless, He chose twelve men as apostles. Opponents consider this deliberate and see male pastoral leadership as part of the apostolic pattern.

The Catholic Church says that Christ entrusted particular responsibility to Peter: “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church” (Matthew 16:18). Combined with its doctrines of apostolic succession and sacramental priesthood, Catholicism sees an all-male priesthood as continuing Christ’s choice of male apostles.

The Sabbath | The Desire of Ages - Chapter 29 (with text)