Pope Francis and Barack Obama meeting on the Day of Atonement

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Pope Francis arrived in the USA yesterday and met with President Barack Obama.  Today the pontiff spoke to thousands on the White House lawn:

Obama Hosts Pope Francis at White House

September 23, 2015

WHITE HOUSE—President Barack Obama welcomed Pope Francis to the White House Wednesday with an official arrival ceremony on the South Lawn and an estimated 15,000 people in attendance.

Francis’ first full day in the United States Wednesday will be spent meeting with Obama, addressing the U.S. bishops and canonizing an 18th-century Spanish missionary who spread the word of the church in what is now California. …

In his speech, Obama referenced refugees fleeing war-torn lands, religious liberty and the “sacred obligation to protect our planet,” and thanked the pope for his efforts in bettering relations between the U.S. and Cuba. …

Some conservatives have criticized Francis’ economic views, calling them Marxist. The pope defended himself, telling reporters on his flight to the U.S. from Cuba Tuesday that some people may have an inaccurate impression that he is “a little bit more left-leaning.”

“I am certain that I have never said anything beyond what is in the social doctrine of the church,” he said. “It is I who follow the Church … my doctrine on all this … on economic imperialism, is that of the social doctrine of the Church.”  …

Before departing for the White House Wednesday morning, Pope Francis stopped to talk to people gathered outside the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s Embassy, where he is staying while in Washington.

Thousands were invited to participate in the welcoming ceremony on the White House’s South Lawn Wednesday. …

When the pope’s plane touched down at an airbase outside of Washington Tuesday, Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and their respective families were all on hand to personally greet him. It was an unprecedented welcome for an unprecedented visit.  http://www.voanews.com/content/pope-arrives-in-us/2975062.html

Pope Francis: My Visit is Pastoral, Not Political

September 23, 2015

Pope Francis stressed that his Apostolic Visit to Cuba was pastoral and not political.

The Holy Father held a brief press conference with journalists aboard his flight to Washington’s Andrews Air Force Base yesterday.

Asked about why he did not meet with Cuban dissidents, the Pope said that he did not hold private meetings with anybody while he was there. http://www.zenit.org/en/articles/pope-francis-my-visit-is-pastoral-not-political

Pope Francis gets political in Washington debut

September 23, 2015

Washington (CNN) Pope Francis immediately dove into the whirlpool of U.S. politics on Wednesday, using his first direct address to the American people to weigh in on deeply divisive issues including climate change, Cuba, marriage and immigration.

The pontiff, speaking before 11,000 ticketed guests at an elaborate welcoming ceremony on South Lawn of the White House, signaled he will take on controversial issues during his six-day visit. …

In comments that could antagonize Republicans, Francis endorsed President Barack Obama’s efforts on climate change and rebuilding ties with Cuba after more than half a century of estrangement.

He said it was “encouraging that you are proposing an initiative for reducing air pollution. Accepting the urgency, it seems clear to me also that climate change is a problem that can no longer be left to a future generation.”

“When it comes to the care of our ‘common home’ we are living at a critical moment of history.”

Francis also made reference to one of the central themes of his papacy: that the modern global economy is enriching the few at the expense of the many.

“I would like all men and women of good will in this great nation to support the efforts of the international community to protect the vulnerable in our world and to stimulate integral and inclusive models of development,” Francis said. …

And stepping into another delicate political issue, the Argentine-born Francis pointedly noted that he was a “son of immigrants” — a sign that he could step into the debate later in his visit on how to handle millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States that has roiled the 2016 presidential campaign. …

The White House has said that Obama will not seek to exploit the visit of Francis for political gain — but the president warmly welcomed the pontiff’s support on climate change and Cuba, for which he is trying to build domestic support.

“Holy Father, we are grateful for your invaluable support of our new beginning with the Cuban people, which holds out the promise of better relations between our countries, greater cooperation across our hemisphere, and a better life for the Cuban people,” Obama said.

The president also said the Pope had offered reminders that “we have have a sacred obligation to protect our planet.”

“We support your call to all world leaders to support the communities most vulnerable to a changing climate and to come together to preserve our precious world for future generations.”  http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/23/politics/pope-francis-washington-visit-updates/

Pope Francis, in White House Ceremony, Praises Obama’s Action on Climate Change

September 23, 2015

With the fanfare of trumpets and a show of solidarity, President Obama welcomed Pope Francis to the White House on Wednesday as the leaders of the world’s most powerful nation and the world’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics declared common cause in tackling global poverty, conflict and environmental degradation.  …

“Mr. President,” Francis said, speaking in English despite his discomfort with the language, “I find it encouraging that you are proposing an initiative for reducing air pollution. Accepting the urgency, it seems clear to me also that climate change is a problem which can no longer be left to a future generation. When it comes to the care of our common home, we are living at a critical moment of history.” …

Mr. Obama welcomed the pope’s focus on climate change.

“Holy Father, you remind us that we have a sacred obligation to protect our planet – God’s magnificent gift to us,” he said. “We support your call to all world leaders to support the communities most vulnerable to a changing climate and to come together to preserve our precious world for future generations.” http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/24/us/politics/pope-francis-obama-white-house.html

While both the White House and the Vatican have tried to indicate that neither have political agendas in this, that is not the case.  Both are pushing for promoting their visions of political change, which in many points, align.

Both Pope Francis and Barack Obama want to change the financial world order into something more akin to a socialist/communist model (e.g. Pope Francis speaks against current economic order and proposes changes) while both also wish to push an ecumenical agenda (see also Barack Obama makes an ecumenical appeal). Since the two leaders seemingly have a worldly agenda, perhaps they will agree at their planned meeting to work toward steps to further support each other to try to make that agenda take place.

Notice also the following:

Obama-pope lovefest on Day of Atonement

Francis supporting president’s role in climate change, immigration, sell out of Israel

Yom Kippur is known as the most solemn and introspective of all the biblical holy days. …

America, like the ancient Israelites, has plenty to take stock of this year. From the Supreme Court decision that arrogantly redefined the 6,000-year-old institution of marriage, to the recent undercover videos exposing Planned Parenthood as a butchery that enriches itself on the backs of unborn babies harvested for grisly scientific experiments.

Not to be outdone, California’s legislature has passed a new assisted-suicide bill, turning doctors from healers into killers.

Evil hidden behind a wall of deception known as “health care,” is no less evil.

President Obama’s deal with Iran, allowing the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism to continue on a path toward nuclear arms, also looms large, with its potential to spawn disaster not only for the state of Israel but America itself.

Obama’s foreign policy is also seen as enabling the Islamic State terrorists, who are wiping out Christianity in the Middle East and unleashing the worst refugee crisis since World War II.

So as the symbolic head of the free world, Obama is often lacking moral credibility. Enter the pope of Rome to lend a helping hand.

Pope to the rescue?

Pope Francis’ visit to the White House on Yom Kippur will give Obama what he craves: the appearance of a moral high ground.

For all their differences on abortion and same-sex marriage, Pope Francis and Obama have many shared interests – from the radical climate-change agenda to their desire for redistribution of the world’s wealth, to their passionate advocacy for Palestinian statehood.

Students of prophecy point out that this supposed “moral authority” that Obama seeks to gain from the pope is a false “authority,” and one that is intended to bolster his claim among the America public that he is indeed a sincere Christian, Gallups said.

But is this an authentic Christianity, rooted in humility, or a false Christianity, rooted in arrogance?  …

So while Obama and Pope Francis talk peace and security under the United Nations’ platform of sustainability and elimination of income inequality, the opposite realities are knocking at the world’s door. War, hunger, instability and the mass movement of populations.

The U.N. agenda is to fight “income inequality” through forced redistribution of wealth.

And what better way to accomplish the redistribution of the world’s wealth than by importing Third-World people into the First World as so-called “refugees.” The refugees will take the jobs that were once held by working-class Americans while also signing up for welfare benefits paid for by the middle class, thereby making the refugees richer and the middle-class Westerners poorer. Equalization cuts both ways.

The United Nations in its new blueprint for global governance, “Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” calls for well-planned “migration” and says it’s essential for industrialized countries to welcome migrants and encourage “mobility” of people across borders. Nations should not use their national sovereignty to close off borders to migrants and refugees. Instead, the document stresses “global citizenship.”

But some see the strife caused by this dramatic shift in populations as highly destabilizing and ultimately leading to war, possibly world war.

Going back to Babylon

http://www.wnd.com/2015/09/obama-pope-lovefest-on-day-of-atonement/#AE7A7HLYo0h1VVbU.99

Yes, there is cooperation between the Pope and US President as both believe the other can assist them.  As far as Babylon goes, new Babylon has been forming, and for those who would like more information on it, we have a video titled Do You Know That Babylon is Forming?

Pope Francis, himself, is scheduled to speak to the Congress of the USA tomorrow and the United Nations on Friday.  According to the Secretary General of the United Nations, the UN and that Vatican have the same agenda (for some specifics on that, see United Nations: Humankind’s Last Hope or New World Order?).  Later this month, the  United Nations is expected to formally adopt its ‘New Universal Agenda” which I have also called the ‘New Catholic Agenda’ (for more on that, watch UN’s ‘New Universal Agenda’ is a False Gospel!).

While the world seems to be at least a little bit impressed by their cooperation, what Pope Francis and Barack Obama are seemingly trying to do is repeatedly warned against in the Bible (Revelation 13:1-18, 14:12, 18:4; Zechariah 2:6-7).

Today is the Day of Atonement, and both President Obama and Pope Francis have a different plan for it than God does.

Some items of related interest may include:

The Atonement Plan How does the Day of Atonement tie into God’s plan of salvation? A sermon of related interest is titled God’s Atonement Plan.
Will the Interfaith Movement Lead to Peace or Sudden Destruction? Is the interfaith movement going to lead to lasting peace or is it warned against? A video sermon of related interest is: Will the Interfaith Movement lead to World War III? and a video sermon is also available: Do You Know That Babylon is Forming?
United Nations: Humankind’s Last Hope or New World Order? Is the UN the last hope for humanity? Or might its goals end up with sinister results? Two related videos include UN’s ‘New Universal Agenda’ is a False Gospel! and United Nations and Vatican Are Planning the New World Order.
The Bible, Christians, and the Environment How should Christians view the environment? Does the Bible give any clues? What are some of the effects of air, water, and land pollution? Is environmental pollution a factor in autism and death? Do pollutants seem to double the autism risk? What will Jesus do? A YouTube video is available titled Air Pollution, Autism, and Prophecy.
Laudato Si: Pope’s Agenda or Kingdom of God? Pope Francis’ 2nd encyclical is titled ‘Laudato Si.’ In it, he goes over his views related to environmental, economic, social, moral, agricultural, and spiritual issues. He advocates international cooperation to solve various problems he believes are affecting humanity. Is that Pope’s agenda the solution? What about the Kingdom of God? does the Bible teach? Two related articles include Laudato Si: Will Pope Francis’ economic actions match his words? and Laudato Si: A call for a one-world government?
Some Doctrines of Antichrist Are there any doctrines taught outside the Churches of God which can be considered as doctrines of antichrist? This article suggests at least three. It also provides information on 666 and the identity of “the false prophet.” Plus it shows that several Catholic writers seem to warn about an ecumenical antipope that will support heresy. You can also watch a video titled What Does the Bible teach about the Antichrist?
Could Pope Francis be the Last Pope and Antichrist? According to some interpretations of the prophecies of the popes by the Catholic saint and Bishop Malachy, Pope Francis I is in the position of “Peter the Roman,” the pontiff who reigns during tribulations until around the time of the destruction of Rome. Do biblical prophecies warn of someone that sounds like Peter the Roman? Could Francis I be the heretical antipope of Catholic private prophecies and the final Antichrist of Bible prophecy? This is a YouTube video.
The Malachy Prophecies and “Peter the Roman” An Irish bishop allegedly predicted something about 112 popes in the 12th century. Pope Benedict XVI was number 111. Francis would seem to be number 112–if he is that one–and if so, he is to reign until Rome is destroyed. May he be an antipope/final Antichrist?
Did The Early Church Teach Millenarianism? Was the millennium (sometimes called chiliasm) taught by early Christians? Who condemned it? Will Jesus literally reign for 1000 years on the earth? Is this time near? A related sermon is titled The Millennium.
Why Should American Catholics Fear Unity with the Orthodox? Are the current ecumenical meetings a good thing or will they result in disaster? Is doctrinal compromise good? Here is a link to a related video Should you be concerned about the ecumenical movement?
Beware: Protestants Going Towards Ecumenical Destruction! What is going on in the Protestant world? Are Protestants turning back to their ‘mother church’ in Rome? Does the Bible warn about this? What are Catholic plans and prophecies related to this? Is Protestantism doomed? As far as some changes affecting Protestantism and Pope Francis, watch the video Charismatic Kenneth Copeland and Anglican Tony Palmer: Protestants Beware!
Which Is Faithful: The Roman Catholic Church or the Continuing Church of God? Do you know that both groups shared a lot of the earliest teachings? Do you know which church changed? Do you know which group is most faithful to the teachings of the apostolic church? Which group best represents true Christianity? This documented article answers those questions.
Pope Francis: Could this Marian Focused Pontiff be Fulfilling Prophecy? Pope Francis has taken many steps to turn people more towards his version of ‘Mary.’ Could this be consistent with biblical and Catholic prophecies? This article documents what has been happening. There is also a video version titled Pope Francis: Could this Marian Focused Pontiff be Fulfilling Prophecy?
Could Pope Francis be the Last Pope and Antichrist? Former Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is now Pope Francis. According to some interpretations of the prophecies of the popes by the Catholic saint and Bishop Malachy, Pope Francis is in the position of “Peter the Roman,” the pontiff who reigns during tribulations until around the time of the destruction of Rome. Do biblical prophecies warn of someone that sounds like Peter the Roman? Could Francis be the heretical antipope of Catholic private prophecies and the final Antichrist of Bible prophecy? Could a Jesuit be “the black pope”? Watch also the video Anti-Pope Francis?
Prophecies of Barack Obama? Reasons why Barack Obama is apocalyptic and reasons why Barack Obama is not the Antichrist. This article includes many biblical and non-biblical prophecies, from around the world, that seem to discuss Barack Obama. Did Nostradamus predict Barack Obama dealing with the Antichrist?  Might Barack Obama set the stage for the kings of the North and South as at least one Shiite prophecy suggests?  Read it and decide for yourself if President Obama seems to be fulfilling various prophecies. Watch also the YouTube Barack Obama and the State of the Apocalypse.



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