Pope Francis Elected: The Mystery of Iniquity Continues

Pope Francis Elected: The Mystery of Iniquity Continues is written by Richard Bennett, former Roman Catholic priest (1956 - 1985). Visit his website for hours of free reading, videos and audios: www.BereanBeacon.org

Narrated by Rodrigo Vasquez.

As Pope Francis moves onto the world stage, many people are wondering how he will be generally accepted. The pleasant aura of John Paul II still lingers for many, while the shortcomings of Benedict XVI still color the current scene. More importantly, given the Pope's exalted position in the world, many will be asking how Pope Francis will change the Papacy.

The fact remains, however, that since the early 19th century the Office of the Papacy has been set on a course of action that no individual pope will reverse.

How can this be so? Constantine decreed Christianity the religion of the Roman Empire Setting the Stage for the Mystery of Iniquity In 330 A.D., Emperor Constantine moved the seat of the Imperial Roman Empire from Rome to Constantinople. By that time, he had decreed Christianity the religion of the Empire in hopes that by means of its acceptance a new unifying strength could be infused into his crumbling empire. The new “state religion” was organized much like the Roman Empire's military...

Index of this audio:
Setting the Stage
The mystery becomes manifest
Papacy grows strong via civil power
Reformation brings the rise of the modern era
Mystery of iniquity’s transition into modern nation-state
Vatican achieves civil status
The mystery of Iniquity makes a strategic change
Mystery of iniquity: power player
Conclusion