Pope appoints new Holy See Permanent Observer to UN in New York

Archbishop Christophe El-Kassis
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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis as the Holy See's new Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York, where he will represent the Holy See at the UN headquarters.


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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis as the Holy See's new Permanent Observer to the United Nations (UN) in New York.

The appointment was announced on Saturday by the Holy See Press Office.

Lebanese-born Archbishop El-Kassis, Titular Archbishop of Roselle, has until now served as Apostolic Nuncio to the United Arab Emirates and Yemen, as well as Apostolic Delegate to the Arabian Peninsula.

He was ordained in 1994, and he entered the Holy See diplomatic service in 2000, working in Indonesia, Sudan, Turkey, and the Secretariat of State.

The Holy See maintains Permanent Observer status at the United Nations, enabling it to participate in the work of the General Assembly and other UN bodies.

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The Jesuit Vatican New World Order

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Malachi Martin’s work explores the geopolitical competition between three primary forces—Western capitalism, Soviet communism, and the Roman Catholic Church—as they vie to establish a new world order. Central to this narrative is Pope John Paul II, whose unique background in Poland prepared him to engage as a sophisticated global competitor in this "millennium endgame." The text details how the Pontiff utilizes his moral authority and diplomatic reach to challenge both the materialism of the West and the totalitarianism of the East. Martin highlights the internal struggles within the Church, including the rise of Liberation Theology and a "superforce" of dissenters, which complicate the Pope’s mission. Ultimately, the source frames modern history as a transition from a world of sovereign nation-states to a unified, interdependent global structure. Through this lens, the author argues that the Pope’s actions are driven by a divine vision intended to steer humanity toward a spiritual rather than purely secular future.

JD Vance calls his meeting with Vatican officials right before Pope Francis died ‘unsettling’ in new book

The vice president accused the Vatican of being ‘unwilling to move its moral guidance’ in extracts from his memoir Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith

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Vice President JD Vance has launched a fresh attack on the Vatican in a new book on his faith.

In his memoir, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, Catholic convert Vance details his encounter with church officials in April last year.

In extracts published by The Washington Post, Vance wrote that the Vatican’s secretary of state Cardinal Pietro Parolin discussed the topic of migration with him during their meeting.

However, the vice president was not pleased with the tone of the conversation and described it as “unsettling.”

​“Here I was, the most senior Catholic in the United States government, and the Vatican seemed unwilling to move its moral guidance past the point of trite platitudes,” Vance wrote. ​

Vice President JD Vance has branded his meeting with Vatican officials as ‘unsettling’ in his memoir, which also lifts the lid on his meeting with the late Pope Francis (Vatican Media)

At General Audience, Pope Leo expresses gratitude at latest U.S.- Iran agreement

 

COMECE outlines a vision for Europe’s future against populism and wars

Pope Leo XIV meets with the Presidency of COMECE (@VATICAN MEDIA)
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Speaking at a press conference at Vatican Radio headquarters, the presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) reflected on their meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday morning and on presenting him with a proposal for a new edition of “Rethinking Europe” for fall 2027.

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“Today’s audience was particularly cordial, direct, and open regarding the issues discussed. The underlying note was a strong harmony between our work and what the Pope teaches and bears witness to through his magisterium, his positions, and his initiatives.”

These were the words of Bishop Mariano Crociata, the President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), during a press conference held in Sala Marconi of the Vatican Radio headquarters following the audience that the presidency of COMECE had with Pope Leo XIV this morning.

Weakening of the EU’s mission

“The European Union,” Bishop Crociata stated, “was born as a project of peace, and peace lies at its roots and in its identity. It is therefore called to foster dialogue among countries and international institutions, while at the same time promoting multilateralism, as the Pope explicitly recalled.”

At the same time, the President of COMECE noted that the EU’s mission, in a world marked by strong polarization, “is weakened by the lack of unity, also as a result of populism.”

Promoting values

For Bishop Crociata, “the words of the Gospel and the Church’s social teaching, applied to the issues that concern us today,” remain fundamental.

This, the COMECE President insisted, is the central point, and “on this we cannot retreat out of fear, convenience, or worse, because of possible political preferences. Our task goes beyond divisions, majorities, and minorities: it is to promote values at the service of humanity and of today’s Europe.”

Bishop Crociata also emphasized that the Bishops presented to the Pope the proposal to organize, in the autumn of 2027, a new edition of “Rethinking Europe.”

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Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical Magnifica humanitas to be published May 25

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Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, will be released on May 25. A presentation event with the Pope and various speakers is scheduled for the same day at the Vatican.

Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV’s first Encyclical Letter Magnifica humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, will be released on May 25, 2026.

It bears the Pope’s signature dated May 15th, 135th anniversary of the publication of Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical Rerum novarum.

Magnifica humanitas will be presented on the day of its release at 11:30 a.m. at the Vatican’s Synod Hall.

The Pope will be present, along with several speakers: Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith; Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J., Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development; Professor Anna Rowlands, a theologian and professor at Durham University (United Kingdom); Christopher Olah, co-founder of Anthropic (USA) and head of research on the interpretability of artificial intelligence; and Professor Leocadie Lushombo, I.T., professor of political theology and Catholic social thought at the Jesuit School of Theology / Santa Clara University in California (USA).

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin will offer closing remarks, followed by an address and blessing by Pope Leo XIV.

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Operation Gladio - The Unholy Alliance Between the Vatican, the CIA, and the Mafia - Paul L Williams

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In this disturbing expose, journalist Paul L. Williams describes a secret alliance forged at the close of World War II by the CIA, the Sicilian and U.S. mafias, and the Vatican to thwart the possibility of a Communist invasion of Europe. Williams presents evidence suggesting the existence, in many European countries, of "stay-behind" units consisting of five thousand to fifteen thousand military operatives. The initial funding for these guerrilla armies came from bogus British bank notes and the sale of large stocks of SS morphine that had been smuggled out of Germany and Italy. As the Cold War intensified, the units were used not only to ward off possible invaders but also to thwart the rise of left-wing movements in South America and NATO-based countries by terror attacks. Williams argues that Operation Gladio soon gave rise to the toppling of governments, wholesale genocide, the formation of death squads, financial scandals on a grand scale, the creation of the mujahideen, an international narcotics network, and, most recently, the ascendancy of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a Jesuit cleric with strong ties to Operation Condor (an outgrowth of Gladio in Argentina) as Pope Francis I.

Mystery Babylon by Jonathan Malone

Mystery Babylon is a 574-page eschatological and religious non-fiction book written by author and pastor Jonathan Malone, published on August 1, 2021. The book reexamines biblical prophecy from the Book of Revelation, specifically exploring historical Protestant interpretations regarding the identity of the symbolic, monolithic figure known as "Mystery, Babylon the Great."

 

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Core Themes and ContentThe Identity of Mystery Babylon: Malone investigates what global system, nation, institution, or religion best fits the prophetic descriptions in Revelation 17 and 18.

Focus on Jesuitism: The book heavily analyzes modern Roman Catholicism through the lens of Jesuit history, philosophy, and influence on Western civilization, arguing that modern Catholicism has largely transformed into "Jesuitism."

Eschatological Framework: Malone traces the historical actions and tenacious philosophy of the Jesuits to determine if their past, present, and projected future character aligns with the biblical description of Mystery Babylon.
Geopolitical and Legal Context: The text explores the prophetic relationship between the Roman Empire and the Antichrist, international natural law, and the political actions surrounding the Vatican.

 

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Jonathan Malone is a pastor who leads a small Baptist church in southern Arkansas. He holds an undergraduate degree in Art Education and writes on biblical prophecy, eschatology, and religious history. He is also the author of related works, including The Third Temple: Merging Agendas and The Scarlet Beast: Key of the Seven Kings.

 

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ALL CELEBRITIES AND LEADERS WHO VISITED POPE LEO XIV AT THE INAUGURAL MASS

Adventists on Secretary Marco Rubio meeting with Pope Leo during Vatican Visit (An AI Response)

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On May 7, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in a high-profile visit aimed at stabilizing diplomatic relations following public friction between the Trump administration and the Holy See. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

While official Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) organizations have not released a formal collective statement on this specific May 2026 meeting, the event aligns with long-standing Adventist prophetic interpretations regarding the "union of church and state."

Key Details of the Rubio-Vatican Meeting

• Purpose: The meeting was framed as an effort to "cool the rhetoric" and return to traditional diplomatic channels after President Trump publicly criticized the Pope, particularly regarding the war with Iran.
• Discussion Topics: Rubio and Pope Leo discussed Middle East peace efforts, humanitarian aid in the Western Hemisphere (specifically Cuba), religious freedom, and the impact of AI.
• Diplomatic Gestures: Rubio presented the Pope with a crystal football paperweight bearing the State Department seal, while the Pope gifted Rubio an olive-wood pen symbolizing peace. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Typical Adventist Perspectives on Such Meetings

Adventists often view high-level political meetings with the Vatican through the lens of eschatology (end-time beliefs). Common themes in Adventist discourse regarding these interactions include:

• Church and State: Adventists strongly emphasize the separation of church and state. Diplomatic "fence-mending" between the U.S. government and the Papacy is frequently interpreted as a precursor to the "healing of the deadly wound" mentioned in Revelation 13, leading toward a global religious-political alliance.
• The "Sunday Law" Concern: A central Adventist belief involves a future "National Sunday Law" in the United States. Events that show the U.S. executive branch seeking counsel or reconciliation with the Vatican are often monitored by Adventist commentators (such as those at Liberty Magazine or Adventist Review) as potential steps toward this prophetic scenario.
• Role of Religious Freedom: While Rubio highlighted "shared concerns" over religious freedom during his visit, Adventist religious liberty advocates often remain cautious. They watch to see if such cooperation favors traditionalist religious agendas over the individual rights of minority faiths. [1, 2, 3]

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Pope Leo XIV to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 7

Pope Leo XIV and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (@Vatican Media)


Pope Leo XIV will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 7 at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. They had already met a year ago following the Mass marking the official beginning of the Pope’s pontificate.



Vatican News

At 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, Pope Leo XIV will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace.

The Holy See Press Office confirmed the meeting after media reports had been published on Sunday. Rubio is expected to arrive at 11:15 a.m.

The U.S. Secretary of State had already met the Pope, who is originally from Chicago, on May 18, 2025, following the Mass for the beginning of his Petrine ministry. U.S. Vice President JD Vance also greeted the Pope during the same event.

On the day following that Mass, on May 19, 2025, a bilateral meeting took place between Pope Leo XIV and both Vance and Rubio.
Meeting with Polish PM

On Thursday 7, the same morning of his meeting with the U.S. delegation, the Pope will also meet the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk.

According to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office, the audience will take place at 9:00 a.m.

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‘A great experience’: Illinois mayors meet with Pope Leo in Rome

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CHICAGO (WGN) — A group of (30) Illinois mayors recently ventured overseas to the Vatican to meet Pope Leo.

Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin, also the president of the Illinois Municipal League, led a delegation of Illinois mayors to Rome for an exclusive meeting with the first American pope. The group departed on March 28 and returned on April 2.

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Speaking with WGN’s Lourdes Daurte on Friday’s Evening News at 5 p.m., Chalmers-Currin called the encounter with Pope Leo a great experience.

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Shadow Empires The Secret Ties Between the CIA, ISIS, and the Vatican

By IRENE. WANJIRU · 2025

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Shadow Empires: The Secret Ties Between the CIA, ISIS, and the Vatican

Unveiling the Hidden Forces That Shape Our World

In a world where power is wielded in the shadows, Shadow Empires pulls back the curtain on the clandestine alliances that have shaped our modern era. This gripping exposé reveals the shocking connections between three of the most powerful entities in history: the CIA, ISIS, and the Vatican. From covert operations and religious diplomacy to the rise of global terror networks, this book uncovers the hidden forces that have redefined the balance of power-and continue to influence the world today.

Delve into the CIA's secret missions, the ideological roots of ISIS, and the Vatican's enduring role in global politics. Explore how intelligence agencies have collaborated with religious institutions, how terror networks have been weaponized for political ends, and how economic control has been used as a tool of dominance. With meticulously researched case studies-including Operation Gladio, the rise of Al-Qaeda, and the Vatican's involvement in post-WWII geopolitics-Shadow Empires connects the dots between historical events and modern-day conflicts.

But this is more than a history lesson; it's a journey into the heart of darkness, where religion, politics, and intelligence collide.How do media and propaganda shape our understanding of these entities?What role do biblical prophecies and religious undertones play in the strategies of power?What are the ethical implications of these hidden alliances?

Provocative, thought-provoking, and meticulously documented, Shadow Empires challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable truths about the forces that govern our world. It's a call to question the narratives we've been fed, to seek transparency in global politics, and to understand the stakes of this unseen battle for control.

For those who dare to look beyond the surface, this book is an essential guide to understanding the hidden forces shaping our world. Are you ready to unmask the truth?


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