Diplomatic Relations
Since the time of the healing of the wound, the power and influence of the Papacy has grown to worldwide proportions, particularly during the end of the 20th century. The Pope has regularly received heads of state from many countries, and is welcomed by them in return. It was a momentous turn of events when Pope John Paul II first set foot on American soil. Many were opposed at that time, but today, thousands come to greet him and proclaim him the spiritual leader of the world. Many of the images in this album are featured in Amazing Discoveries' Total Onslaught: A Woman Rides the Beast lecture. Purchase A Woman Rides the Beast DVD or view the lecture online.
Queen Elizabeth II of England, wearing black, visits with the Pope.
Source: Umberto Miguel Rullo Online.
Source: Umberto Miguel Rullo Online.
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush with Pope Benedict XVI. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi bows and kisses the Pope's ring. April 16, 2008.
Source: REUTERS, Larry Downing.
Source: REUTERS, Larry Downing.
This heiroglyph shows a priest of Dagon. Above is a solar symbol of the god Shamash with the wings of an eagle. Another solar symbol is next to it with two stars superimposed on top of each other making an 8-pointed star. Notice the worshiper before him.
Pagan priests were considered infallible, and were addressed "Your Holiness" even in ancient times. Nations subdued by Babylon had to kiss the ring and slipper of the Babylonian god-king. The same powers and titles are claimed to this day by the Dalai Lama of Buddhism, as well as the Pope.
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Pagan priests were considered infallible, and were addressed "Your Holiness" even in ancient times. Nations subdued by Babylon had to kiss the ring and slipper of the Babylonian god-king. The same powers and titles are claimed to this day by the Dalai Lama of Buddhism, as well as the Pope.
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Pope John Paul II with Ronald Reagan.
Read about this meeting in Carl Bernstein, "The Holy Alliance," TIME (June 24, 2001).
Read about this meeting in Carl Bernstein, "The Holy Alliance," TIME (June 24, 2001).
John Paul and Palestinian Yasser Arafat bless children at a refugee camp.
Source: David Van Biema et al., "A Pilgrim's Progess," TIME (April 3, 2000).
Source: David Van Biema et al., "A Pilgrim's Progess," TIME (April 3, 2000).
The Prince of Wales, Pope John Paul II, and Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Robert Runcie. Prince Charles no longer wants as his title to be the "Protector of the faith" but only the "Protector of faith".
Source: © The Press Association, May 1982.
Source: © The Press Association, May 1982.
A TIME article noting the Papacy's involvement with the Nazi regime.
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Read TIME's blog article about Pius XII's conduct during WWII or TIME's article about John Cornwell's scathing book Hitler's Pope.
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Read TIME's blog article about Pius XII's conduct during WWII or TIME's article about John Cornwell's scathing book Hitler's Pope.
Pope John Paul II with Japanese Emperor Hirohito.
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Read TIME's article about Pope John Paul's visit to Japan.
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Read TIME's article about Pope John Paul's visit to Japan.
George W. Bush said, "The best way to honor Pope John Paul II, truly one of the great men, is to take his teaching seriously; is to listen to his words and put his words and teachings into action here in America. This is a challenge we must accept."
Source: Brian McGuire, "Bush Hails Pope at Opening of John Paul II Cultural Center," Catholic.net (March 21, 2001).
Source: Brian McGuire, "Bush Hails Pope at Opening of John Paul II Cultural Center," Catholic.net (March 21, 2001).
Pope John Paul II and Cuban President Fidel Castro come face to face in communist Cuba on January 15, 1998.
Source: Arturo Mari, Diocese of Knoxville Online.
Source: Arturo Mari, Diocese of Knoxville Online.
The Pope with Adolph Hitler.
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Hitler and the Pope, WWII.
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Here, Bill Clinton takes mass. According to Catholic rule, only Roman Catholics can participate in mass. However, here we wonder....why is he receiving the mass? Is Bill Clinton's allegiance to the Papacy?
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Pope John Paul II and George W. Bush sitting under a picture of Ignatius Loyola, the priest that started the Jesuit order.
Source: Reformation Online.
Source: Reformation Online.
The Pope with first ladies of the G8 Watch a video of their introductions.
Source: Pool/Getty Images Europe, Sarah Brown Pictures.
Source: Pool/Getty Images Europe, Sarah Brown Pictures.
Newsweek (October 15, 1979): "Pope deserves title of first citizen of the world."
Pope John Paul II addressing the United Nations, calling for a new world order.
"Pope calls for a new world order" CNN: Thursday, January 1, 2004 Posted: 1421 GMT (10:21 PM HKT)
"Pope calls for a new world order" CNN: Thursday, January 1, 2004 Posted: 1421 GMT (10:21 PM HKT)
Bill Clinton and Pope John Paul II.
Source: Alain Sanders et al., "John Paul Superstar," TIME (August 23, 1993).
Source: Alain Sanders et al., "John Paul Superstar," TIME (August 23, 1993).