Pope’s Star Is Rising

“He’s an ambassador of peace to a world in great need of it” wrote one journalist during the Pope’s recent visit to South Korea (Catholic News Agency, August 14, 2014). Following a mass in Seoul attended by mostly non-Catholics, the Pope performed the “beatification of 124 Korean martyrs.” A Thai woman in the audience commented “‘I think that the Pope is not just for Catholics, but for the world. He is for peace, and his kindness to the whole of humanity’ displays that” (Catholic News Agency, August 17, 2014). During his trip, the Pope also reached out to both North Korea and China (Associated Press, August 18, 2014). 

Bible prophecy reveals that a charismatic leader (false prophet) of a “world church” will play a dominant role at the end of the age. He will perform signs and wonders and also cause the earth to worship a political beast (Revelation 13:11-18). Revelation 17:1-6 reveals that this “mother church” will draw back her “harlot daughters.” The current Pope is unifying scattered Catholics and encouraging the Protestant “daughters” to return. Popes are known for their strategy of planning centuries ahead, and this Pope is not different. He is “setting the stage” for a powerful future revival of the church—a revival that may not be far off.

For more on this topic, read our insightful article, “Who Is the Harlot of Revelation?”