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06/19/2026

Swiss Lawmakers Find Bipartisan Common Ground in Preserving Sunday as the Day of Rest

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the Council of States, the upper chamber of Switzerland’s Federal Assembly, voted against a proposal to make shop opening hours more flexible. In a bipartisan vote of 22 to 21, lawmakers from across the political spectrum chose not to consider a measure that would have permitted up to twelve Sundays of extended shopping hours each year.

The Swiss Parliament published the following news:

• “No green light for up to twelve Sunday shopping days per year: The Council of States has voted against making shop opening hours more flexible. It rejected a corresponding bill and intends to maintain the current limit of four Sunday shopping days per year.” [1]

• “When it comes to Sundays, federal law applies, specifically the labor law. Until now, municipalities and cantons have been allowed to designate a maximum of four Sundays per year for Sunday trading.” [1]

• “The proposal is antisocial, endangers the health of employees, and disregards democratic decisions, the left-wing members of the council argued during the preliminary debate. Carlo Sommaruga (SP/GE), for example, spoke of a frontal attack on the rights of workers.” [1]

• “People in this sector are already suffering from difficult working conditions. Sommaruga emphasized the importance of Sunday as a communal day of rest, especially for workers and their families.” [1]

• “Opponents argue that a free Sunday strengthens social cohesion. They contend that it should not serve the purpose of increasing consumption.” [1]

• “Representatives of the SVP and the center-right also weighed in: ‘Shopping is merely spread over an extra day, while costs for personnel, operations, and infrastructure increase,’ said Andrea Gmür-Schönenberger (center/LU).” [1]

• “Jakob Stark (SVP/TG) spoke of the ‘Sunday alliance.’ Any potential economic advantages would not outweigh the social disadvantages. ‘The value of Sunday must be preserved,’ Stark asserted.” [1]

What makes the Swiss vote particularly significant and prophetic is that the effort to protect Sunday as the day of rest is uniting lawmakers from both the political left and right. In an era of deep political polarization, few issues are capable of bringing together socialists, labor rights advocates, centrists, conservatives, and nationalists. Yet, Sunday rest remains one of those rare causes that transcend traditional political divides, even in highly secularized societies.

This demonstrates an important reality: Sunday rest enjoys great popularity and has the backing of the entire political spectrum. Although the arguments for securing Sunday as the official day of rest may vary from the different political parties, the conclusion is the same: Sunday rest must be preserved. Sunday laws do not depend exclusively on the support of a single party or ideology. This bipartisan support explains why any Sunday closing measures are a matter of great significance in any society—regardless of which political party is in power.

Sources

[1] https://www.parlament.ch/de/services/news/Seiten/2026/20260609121955229194158159026_bsd088.aspx

06/18/2026

Pope Leo XIV Calls for the Creation of a New Global Economic Order to Promote the Common Good

On June 16, 2026, Pope Leo XIV delivered a video message to the Austrian World Summit, an international conference on sustainability and climate change held in Vienna. In his address, the Pontiff advocated for a just transition toward a global economic model geared toward the common good and urged religious, political, and community leaders to collaborate in addressing the world’s pressing challenges. He also linked the current environmental, economic, and social crises to the solutions outlined in his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, presenting its principles as the answer to creating greater solidarity, sustainability, and international cooperation.

The Holy See Press Office released the following statements made by Pope Leo at the world summit:

• “The Church has always been aware that the ecological question has a moral dimension. Indeed, the environmental crisis is not an isolated issue, but rather the ecological aspect of the contemporary socio-economic crisis.” [1]

• “This perspective underlines the profound ethical foundations to which I drew attention in my recently published Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas, namely the equal dignity of all human beings and the value of fundamental human rights, both of which can be adequately ensured through the proper implementation of the principles of the common good, the universal destination of goods, subsidiarity, solidarity and social justice.” [1]

• “It is here, I think, that religious leaders and communities can offer a special insight for supporting ambitious social and environmental efforts.” [1]

• “In this regard, it is not merely desirable but also genuinely possible that the progress at COP30 can be followed up with a just transition toward societies where the common good takes precedence over profit, and economic models are rooted in solidarity and human dignity.” [1]

• “We also need the development of a new person-centered international financial framework to ensure that all countries, especially the poorest and those most vulnerable to climate disasters, can reach their full potential, with the dignity of their citizens respected.” [1]

What began under Pope Francis with repeated calls for an ecological conversion is continuing under Pope Leo XIV, who is presenting Magnifica Humanitas as a comprehensive vision for addressing the world’s social, economic, environmental, and moral crises. Rather than offering spiritual guidance, the Papacy is advancing a global political framework that seeks to shape public policy, economic systems, and international cooperation.

The Vatican is increasingly positioning itself as a moral authority capable of providing direction for the nations of the world. Governments, institutions, and religious organizations are showing growing interest in Rome’s vision of the “common good,” a Catholic teaching that has gained significant traction and is expanding the Pope’s influence in international affairs. While Rome’s initiatives are often presented as pathways to peace, sustainability, and human development, Bible prophecy warns of the dangers that arise when religious and political influence are consolidated into a single global authority.

As the world becomes increasingly receptive to Catholic social teaching, Sunday rest emerges as a unifying principle capable of saving society. Sunday is being promoted as the common good that can strengthen family life, protect workers’ rights, encourage religious participation, and promote care for creation. These developments are significant, as they reveal that the world is moving toward the very conditions foretold in Scripture—a closer union of religious and civil power that will ultimately threaten liberty of conscience and elevate human tradition above the Word of God, just as described in the book of Revelation.

“And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.” Revelation 17:12, 13

Sources

[1] https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2026/06/16/260616a.html

06/17/2026

Fox Sports: “Messi is Worshipped by His Fan Base and Rightfully So”

During the live 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and Algeria on June 16, 2026, Fox Sports promoted to a worldwide audience the worship of Lionel Messi. The broadcaster did more than simply praise Messi’s athletic abilities on the field; he crossed a line by speaking in a way that justifies the worship of a man—a devotion that belongs to God alone. Whenever media organisations portray human beings as objects of reverence and devotion, they venture into the realm of idolatry. The first commandment plainly declares: “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:3.

Jesus also said: “Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” Matthew 4:10. The Bible consistently teaches that worship belongs exclusively to God. Elevating celebrities or public figures to a status that belongs only to Him is a violation of His commandments. Throughout history, the world has demonstrated a tendency to exalt and even deify human beings.

After God performed a miracle through the apostles Paul and Barnabas, the crowds responded by crying out: “The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.” Acts 14:11. The apostles immediately rejected such treatment.

Likewise, when Herod Agrippa accepted divine honors, the people proclaimed: “It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.” Acts 12:22. God judged him because he accepted glory that did not belong to him. The Bible is clear: whenever people exalt human beings, they move into dangerous spiritual territory.

The modern sports culture often takes on the same spirit of religious devotion. Crowds chant the names of their favorite athletes, wear sports apparel featuring their heroes, and travel great distances at considerable expense to see them compete.

Idolatry is not limited to bowing before idols of wood and stone, although many fans do literally bow before their sports gods. It includes placing anything in a position of affection, devotion, admiration, or reverence that rightfully belongs to God alone. Throughout history, our world has been known to elevate created beings above the Creator.

Before the Flood, society indulged in self-gratification. Jesus said that people were “eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage” until the day Noah entered the ark (Matthew 24:38). Ellen G. White further describes the antediluvian world as being consumed with “sports,” while neglecting the warnings of God and the reality of the coming judgement.

“For seven days after Noah and his family entered the ark, there appeared no sign of the coming storm … The apparent delay confirmed them in the belief that Noah’s message was a delusion, and that the Flood would never come … They still continued their sport and revelry, even making a jest of these signal manifestations of God’s power” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 98).

Their sports and athletic heroes became a snare that helped draw their minds away from God. They were so engrossed in amusement, recreation, and worldly pleasures that they had little interest in preparing for eternity. The pursuit of entertainment occupied their thoughts to such a degree that they did not want to be troubled by warnings of coming judgment. As a result, they continued in their pursuits until the Flood came and swept them all away.

“For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.” Matthew 24:38-39.

Entertainment, wealth, the constant stimulation of godless media, and the pleasures of sin can drown out the voice of conviction. These modern idols captivate the mind and numb spiritual perception. When the heart becomes preoccupied with worldly pursuits, it becomes increasingly difficult to hear God’s call to repentance, faith, and obedience.

As we near the close of Earth’s history, the call of Scripture is to turn away from every false object of devotion and worship the Creator alone. God is seeking a people whose hearts are fully surrendered to Him, who love Him above all else, and who refuse to grant to any person, institution, or earthly pursuit the honor and devotion that belong to Him alone.

06/15/2026

Kevin Roberts Claims the Bible is More than a Religious Text, but also a Guide for Civic and Political Life

On June 10, 2026, Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation and Anthony Schmidt, Director of Collections at the Bible Museum in Washington, D.C., advanced the idea that the Bible is not only a guide for personal religious instruction but should also serve as a guide for public life, government, law, and national identity. These arguments go beyond the spiritual dimensions of individual faith. They assert that the United States was founded as a Christian nation and that its laws should be rooted in the text of the Bible. Such claims move beyond the historic role of government in protecting religious liberty and instead open the door to greater governmental involvement in promoting and enforcing religious beliefs.

Keven Roberts and Anthony Schmidt expressed the following:

• Kevin Roberts: “For too many generations in our country’s history, recently, we have forgotten the importance of faith to our Founding Fathers” (Video).

• Anthony Schmidt: “You know it’s an important element of the story; the Founders read the Bible. That’s something that often gets lost. For the Founding Generation, the Bible was part of daily life. It functioned as a religious text, of course. You could hear it in churches and synagogues, but it was also a civic and political text as well. It was quoted in the halls of power by some of the leading spokesmen of the generation” (Video).

• Kevin Roberts: “Explain what we’ve lost when we don’t refer to the Bible, not just in religious settings, but in secular, civic settings.” (video).

• Anthony Schmidt: “We lose an aspect of our history that was important to the Founders and important to the subsequent generations. So founders like even Thomas Jefferson, but on the other side, Boudinot, Samuel Adams, John Jay, and folks like this, of that nature, it really appeals to the implications of the Bible as a civic text. So to understand this type of history is to understand the Founders in a much deeper and nuanced way. For me, if we remove that aspect of history, you’re losing quite a bit of the depth and the understanding you get when you see the full picture” (video).

• Kevin Roberts: “The bottom line is this: Our Founders wanted a Christian nation. They wanted an American people, generation after generation, that honored eternal truths. And that’s in fact what we got” (video).

The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States. It created the federal government, set the rules for how it operates, and placed limits on its power to help protect the freedoms and rights of the American people. And yet the Constitution itself contains no references to Christianity, Jesus Christ, or the Bible as the nation’s legal authority. Instead, it prohibits religious tests, rejects the establishment of religion, and protects religious liberty for all people.

This directly challenges the claim promoted by many Christian nationalist movements that America was founded as a Christian state similar to the church-state unions of Europe’s past. Instead, it reinforces the nation’s original commitment to religious neutrality in matters of faith. The Founders intentionally avoided establishing, promoting, or privileging one religious tradition over another while also protecting the right of every individual to freely practice their religion without government interference.

What was once a government committed to protecting liberty of conscience for all is now being influenced by organizations such as the Heritage Foundation, which have called for the restoration of blue laws and the establishment of Sunday as a universal day of rest for society. [1] Whenever religious advocacy groups begin to petition the state to endorse or enforce a particular brand of radical Christianity, such behavior inevitably places pressure on those whose beliefs differ, thereby undermining freedom of conscience.

True religious liberty is not preserved by imposing Christian uniformity through law but by protecting the right of every individual to live according to their convictions, free from government interference or coercion. The historical record is clear: the United States was founded on the principle of religious liberty, not religious establishment. When that boundary is crossed and when the state begins to elevate religious traditions, it departs from its original design and puts liberty at risk.

“Our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near” (Testimonies, Vol. 5, p. 451).

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[1] https://adventmessenger.org/the-push-for-a-uniform-day-of-rest-saving-america-or-sacrificing-liberty/

06/12/2026

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06/12/2026

The Catholic Consecration of America Elevated Rome as the Guiding Influence for All Nations

On June 11, 2026, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops officially consecrated the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as part of the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This ceremony was highly symbolic because it reflected a growing desire to unite American national identity with Roman Catholic spiritual authority because it included the invocation of Mary and the saints and prayers for Pope Leo as the shepherd to the universal church. The consecration also presented the Catholic Church as possessing a universal mission, serving as a moral guide and spiritual influence for all nations.

The following are statements that were made during the Catholic consecration ceremony of the United States:

• “127 years ago today, Pope Leo the 13th consecrated the human race to the most sacred heart of Jesus. In that spirit, we are here to consecrate the United States of America. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of its birth.” (Video)

• “On the threshold of our nation’s 250th anniversary, we gather not first to celebrate ourselves, but to consecrate, to entrust, to place the church in the United States and indeed to place our whole nation into the sacred heart of Jesus Christ.” (Video)

• “May your holy Catholic Church serve as a sign pointing all nations to your infinite love. Oh desire of nations, center of history, we ask you to bless these United States of America who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy God forever and ever. Amen.” (Video)

• “Especially with the most blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God, with blessed Joseph, her spouse, with your blessed apostles and glorious martyrs, and with all the saints on whose constant intercession in your presence we rely for unfailing help.” (Video)

• “Therefore, I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all of the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.” (Video)

• “Let us pray for our holy father Pope Leo that our American brother may have confidence in our filial piety and support as he shepherds the universal church.” (Video)

This was a call to seek God’s blessing through the Roman Catholic Church. It reflects an effort to connect America’s future with the spiritual leadership and religious traditions of Rome. The language used in the consecration ceremony also presents the Catholic Church as possessing a universal spiritual mission among the nations. Such language is consistent with the prophetic picture in Revelation:

“And power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.” Revelation 13:7.

“And all the world wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.

“And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the w***e sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.” Revelation 17:15.

The repeated invocation of Mary, the saints, and their intercession highlights a fundamental difference between Catholic tradition and the teachings of Scripture. The Bible teaches that Christ alone is our only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5), a truth that was strongly emphasized during the Protestant Reformation. Many of the Reformers viewed prayers to Mary and the saints as a grave biblical error. Today, however, ecumenical cooperation has led many Protestants to remain silent on these and many other teachings that were once challenged during the Reformation.

“The Protestants of the United States will be foremost in stretching their hands across the gulf to grasp the hand of spiritualism; they will reach over the abyss to clasp hands with the Roman power; and under the influence of this threefold union, this country will follow in the steps of Rome in trampling on the rights of conscience.” (Great Controversy, p. 588).

Protestant America is increasingly drawing closer to Rome as conditions in our nation continue to move towards the formation of the image of the beast. The idea that America has officially been consecrated by the Catholic Church is pushing us closer to the crisis that will revolve around worship and submission to man-made traditions. The central question during the final crisis will ultimately be whether we will follow the commandments of God or religious traditions elevated by human authority.

We are living in a historic moment as our nation’s identity becomes increasingly intertwined with religion and the growing role of faith in our nation. As America moves ever closer to the prophetic events described in Revelation 13, God’s people are called to proclaim the message of Revelation 14 to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people, exalting Christ as the only Mediator between God and man and upholding God’s commandments as the only standard of truth and righteousness.

06/10/2026

New Labor Regulations Introduced in Spain Seek Stricter Protection for Sunday Rest and Family Time

SUMAR, a left-wing parliamentary group in Spain’s Congress, has introduced a “non-legislative proposal” asking the Spanish government to amend Law 1/2004 on Commercial Hours in order to strengthen Sunday and holiday rest protections. The term “non-legislative proposal” means that the amendment is not yet law; rather, it is a formal motion asking Congress to urge the government to act by modifying the current law and imposing tighter restrictions on Sunday commerce.

Amendment #161/003499, which seeks to guarantee the “right to Sunday rest and the enjoyment of family life,” was introduced on May 26, 2026, and was later referred to the Industry and Tourism Committee and placed on the legislative agenda for debate on June 9, 2026. The central concern is that modern commerce, tourism, shopping centers, and the 24/7 economy are eroding Sunday rest, family life, and workers’ ability to share a common day of rest. The proposal states that Sunday and holiday rest must be protected through the regulation of commercial opening hours.

The official Spanish Congressional legislative website tracker states the following:

• “XV Legislature, Non-legislative, proposal in Committee. Non-legislative proposal to amend Law 1/2004, on Business Hours, to guarantee the right to Sunday rest and the enjoyment of family life. ( #161/003499).” [1]

Spain’s official Congressional Legislative Bulletin published on June 9, 2026, states the following:

• “Committee on Industry and Tourism, #161/003499 – Non-Legislative Proposal submitted by the Plurinational Parliamentary Group SUMAR, amending Law 1/2004, on Commercial Hours, to guarantee the right to Sunday rest and the enjoyment of family life.” [2]

An official summary of the Sunday initiative, as presented by the Spanish Congress, states the following:

• “What is the initiative about? The proposal from the Plurinational Parliamentary Group SUMAR aims to amend Law 1/2004 on Business Hours to strengthen the right to Sunday rest and family time. Among the proposed changes are: a maximum of eight business openings on Sundays and public holidays nationwide; a 50% limit on the increase in openings in high-traffic tourist areas; the possibility for Autonomous Communities to reduce this number; and the creation of criteria and procedures for declaring, adapting, or eliminating ‘high-traffic tourist areas,’ with the obligation for municipalities to submit proposals within six months of the declaration.” [3]

This is a highly significant issue because Sunday is being protected under the language of labor rights. The proposal calls for the state to regulate commerce by preserving Sunday as a special social institution. Through civil law, Spain is seeking to make Sunday rest a public good by limiting store openings, restricting tourist exemptions, and prioritizing family life over commercial activity.

The objective is to establish Sunday closure as the standard practice, permitting only a minimal amount of Sunday business activity. Specifically, the proposal asks the government to change the law so that stores may open on no more than 8 Sundays or per year. Even “high-traffic” tourist zones would be restricted, because their Sunday and holiday openings could not increase by more than 50% above that limit, meaning popular tourist areas could legally open on no more than 12 Sundays per year.

It also gives local and regional governments the authority to reduce Sunday openings even further “to guarantee greater rest time.” Those seeking special tourist-zone status would be required to justify the request while taking into account the need to protect Sunday rest and family life. If local authorities determine that the request is not justified, the tourist-zone designation would be rejected, and Sunday commerce would remain restricted.

These Sunday restrictions are coming to America very soon, especially as there is a growing push to place Christianity back at the center of public life. Spain’s model reflects the very kind of policy that many in America are seeking to revive. The proposal presents Sunday rest as a public-good issue by limiting store openings, restricting tourist-zone exceptions, and declaring that the state must protect Sunday rest and family life through the regulation of commercial hours.

In the United States, the groundwork already exists. America has a long history of blue laws, which restricted shopping, work, alcohol sales, and other activities on Sunday. At the same time, our nation is experiencing a revival of Christianity both in society and in our politics. The Rededicate 250 event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on May 17, 2026, was promoted as a national jubilee of prayer and worship ahead of America’s 250th birthday, with major religious and political participation.

We are also seeing renewed calls for a common day of rest. In January 2026, the Heritage Foundation’s Saving America agenda reportedly called for restoring blue laws in order to establish Sunday as the uniform day of rest. This is why Spain’s proposal matters. It shows a modern, secularized government considering Sunday protection through commercial law—and in America, the same arguments and desires are already present.

The same spirit seeking to restore Sunday rest is already operating in America. It may not arrive first as an openly religious decree. Instead, it may come dressed in the language of compassion, family values, labor rights, public health, and national healing. But once the government begins to exalt Sunday as the legally protected day of rest, the issue moves directly into the territory of prophetic fulfillment: civil power enforcing a man-made day in place of the commandments of God.

Sources

[1] https://www.congreso.es/es/busqueda-de-iniciativas?p_p_id=iniciativas&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&_iniciativas_mode=mostrarDetalle&_iniciativas_legislatura=XV&_iniciativas_id=161/003499

[2] https://www.congreso.es/es/busqueda-de-publicaciones?p_p_id=publicaciones&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&_publicaciones_mode=mostrarTextoIntegro&_publicaciones_legislatura=XV&_publicaciones_id_texto=(BOCG-15-D-546.CODI.)

[3] https://controlcongreso.com/iniciativas/congreso-propone-modificar-horarios-comerciales-asegurar-descanso-dominical-vida-familiar-161003499/

06/08/2026

Historic Healing: Spain’s Parliament Erupts in Seven-Minute Standing Ovation and Chants of “Long Live the Pope”

The seven-minute standing ovation that Pope Leo XIV received in the Spanish Parliament on June 8, 2026, is historic because of its length and because it marked the first time a pope had ever addressed Spain’s national legislative body. Lawmakers responded with shouts of “Long live the Pope!” as he was honored by a nation with a level of respect not extended to anyone else—not even its king or its politicians. The ovation is a testament to the enormous moral and political influence exercised by the papacy.

The Associated Press described the reception as extraordinary and historic:

• “Spanish lawmakers gave Pope Leo XIV a standing ovation on Monday after he called for respect for migrants’ rights and international law in a historic address to parliament that signaled a new level of acceptance of the Catholic Church in the overwhelmingly secular country.” [1]

• “In the first-ever papal address to Spanish lawmakers, the American pope said a ‘moral renewal’ was necessary in legislatures and public life.” [1]

• “The Catholic Church was a pillar of Gen. Francisco Franco’s dictatorship, enjoying broad control and influence over Spanish society, but that waned after democracy took root in the 1970s.” [1]

• “While many Spaniards still identify as Catholic, religious observance has dropped sharply amid secularizing trends seen in other once-staunchly Christian countries.” [1]

• “And yet lawmakers gave Leo a 7-minute standing ovation with chants of ‘Viva el Papa!’—’Long live the pope!” [1]

• “Leo’s weeklong visit to Spain—the first since Benedict visited in 2011—has drawn large crowds, with an estimated 1.5 million people turning out for Mass on Sunday in a downtown plaza and 600,000 young people for a prayer vigil.” [1]

This serves as another reminder that the Papacy occupies a position unlike any other institution on earth. Kings, presidents, and prime ministers rise and fall, but the Pope is increasingly presented as the global moral authority on matters of politics, religion, economics, peace, human rights, and international affairs. The fact that a secular parliament in modern Spain—one of the most secularized nations in Europe—would rise in unison and applaud a Pope for seven minutes and chant, “Long live the Pope,” illustrates the continuing and growing love and reverence the world has for the Papacy. This admiration goes far beyond the boundaries of the Catholic Church.

Those who view current events in the light of Bible prophecy will see a world that is becoming increasingly receptive to religious influence in public life—not only in America but also throughout the nations. Revelation 13:3 declares, “And all the world wondered after the beast.” This prophecy points to a time when the Papacy, after receiving its deadly wound, would once again regain worldwide admiration, influence, and authority. Ellen G. White foresaw this development when she wrote:

“The world is filled with storm and war and variance. Yet under one head—the papal power—the people will unite to oppose God in the person of His witnesses. This union is cemented by the great apostate.” (Testimonies, Vol. 7, p. 182).

Sources

[1] https://apnews.com/article/spain-pope-parliament-migration-iran-8067640c81f133386e748985653f6d8a