It seems that nearly everywhere you turn, people are talking about peace. Though it continues to prove elusive, discussions of it spiked during the recent appointment of Robert Francis Prevost to the position of pope, under the papal name Pope Leo XIV. In fact, Euro News referred to it as a “pontificate of peace”. As world leaders congratulated the newly appointed pope, the usual empty platitudes rolled in, some of which I have outlined below:
- French President Emmanuel Macron called the pope’s election a “historic moment” and hoped “this new pontificate be one of peace and hope.”
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a “momentous moment” and said the Holy See “has a special role to play in bringing people and nations together to address major issues of our time; especially on climate change, alleviating poverty and promoting peace and justice across the world.”
- Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said, “In a time marked by conflicts and unrest, his words from the Loggia of Blessings are a powerful call for peace, fraternity, and responsibility”.
- Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said, “At this decisive moment for our country, we hope for the continued moral and spiritual support of the Vatican in Ukraine’s efforts to restore justice and achieve a lasting peace.”
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wishes that the pope’s “pontificate be guided by wisdom and strength, as he leads the Catholic community and inspires the world through his commitment to peace and dialogue.”
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “May God bless Pope Leo XIV and may his papacy advance the cause of peace and justice, in the service of all humanity.”
- The Chancellor of Austria Christian Stocker said, “The challenges of our time are great. This makes a strong voice for tolerance and peace in the world all the more important. May his work be an inspiration and hope to many people.”
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “His leadership of the Catholic Church comes at a moment of profound significance in advancing the ideals of peace, harmony, solidarity, and service”.
- Antonio Costa, the president of the European Council, said that “in times of division and uncertainty, his spiritual leadership can help inspire unity, compassion, and peace.”
On every continent and in nearly every country, leaders are holding out hope that somebody will be able to advance the cause of peace throughout the world. Many are desperate for a resolution to the problems plaguing the world and we know that desperate and spiritually blind people often lack sufficient discernment to make good decisions. There is already a Prince of Peace but since most of the world has rejected Him, a counterfeit will soon arrive.
The world’s longing for peace and safety will play into the hands of the Antichrist who will convince the world that only he can provide the lasting peace and security that has long been desired. Unlike the Prince of Peace who bears many crowns and is followed by the armies of heaven (Revelation 19) the Antichrist rides alone, with a single crown and a bow. ...
Peace is on the lips of many at present and what is interesting to note is that the UN has scheduled a high-level conference on the two-State solution to take place from June 2-4, 2025 in New York. So that nobody is left with any doubts as to the intention of the summit, it is being referred to as the “Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and implementation of the two-State solution”. As this date approaches, expect to hear more and more about “peace”. Whether or not anything tangible will come out of the summit remains to be seen. But it reminds us that as the world desperately searches for peace, it will soon welcome a person who will ultimately bring it anything but.
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666/crown, a monarch?
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