Home Vatican 2023: Transcending the Apocalypse

GEAB 153

The monthly bulletin of LEAP (European Laboratory of Political Anticipation) - 16 Mar 2021

Vatican 2023: Transcending the Apocalypse

Whether or not one believes in the prophecy of Saint Malachi, who identified Pope Francis II as Peter the Roman (the last of a line of 112 popes)[1] one thing is certain: in the inevitably very symbolic and probably somewhat superstitious universe of the seat of the Catholic Church, this kind of “anticipation”, active since the 12th century, certainly mobilises a strategic reflection capable of redefining, more or less dramatically, the Vatican’s position in the world.

Now under the reign of the “last pope” and thus at the heart of this prophecy, we look at the main camps present in this very secret world and try to get a clearer vision of the possible outcomes. This is no trivial exercise. In fact, in our systemic analysis of the crisis of a West whose origin we keep moving back (1945, Enlightenment, Italian Renaissance, Crusades…), there is no doubt that a major shock to the centre of the Catholic faith has enough to take on truly apocalyptic overtones.

A prophecy reinforced by signs from heaven

The prophecy of Malachi unfolds in a historical and symbolic context that can only reinforce the emotional charge.

Comments

To leave a comment sign up now
Contents

The ideological revolution of the European Union (EU) imposes a corresponding structural revolution. 2020 has accelerated all the trends of systemic transformation. But in 2021, this free flight into the [...]

Integration of an open foresight approach into the decision-making process, willingness to involve citizens to it, visionary and ambitious strategies... what’s happening to the European Commission?!! Our junior team immersed [...]

After years of depressed prices as a result of short selling and the distraction of cryptocurrencies, the silver price is currently showing improved strength – even while it continues to [...]

A short guide for investors in times of reflation/inflation  In the current context of extreme uncertainty, we have put together a series of 8 recommendations and practical tips to get [...]

Related articles
GEAB
15 Apr 2025

Global seismic crisis: What if the earth’s crust rebelled?

#climate #earthquake #governance

The dread of the climate crisis could soon be replaced by that of a "global seismic crisis", i.e. a gradual increase in the number and severity of earthquakes. If we [...]

GEAB
15 Dec 2024

Outlook 2025: The year through the lens of major Western financial players

#anticipation #China #europe #finance #governance #Russia #trends

As economic and political instability intensifies, our team takes a closer look at the forecasts of the major Western financial institutions. Between optimism and underestimated risks, these reports are as [...]

GEAB
15 Dec 2024

The world’s next Public Enemy No. 1 – China replacing Russia? Not so fast

#anticipation #asia #China #europe #governance #Russia #world

The answer that immediately comes to mind is: "China, of course"! But that’s too easy for the GEAB, so we won’t be going down that route in this article. Instead [...]