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A Pope For Europe

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

How much will Pope Benedict XVI be able to accomplish—and will his efforts incite turmoil in Europe?


How Did Europe Get This Way?

'WorldWatch' by David C. Grabbe

The Europe of the past few decades has honestly earned the label of 'that vast plain of irreligion.' Ironically, religion caused its secularization.


The Catholic Church: Declining or Reviving?

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Many believe that the Catholic Church is in decline. However, Pope Benedict XVI will use the abuse scandal to help his Church emerge even stronger.


WorldWatch March-April 2004

'WorldWatch' by David C. Grabbe

News, events, and trends from the perspective of biblical prophecy for March-April 2004: European Religious Revival?; The Vatican's Islam Dilemma


Today's Christianity (Part One): Christianity Goes Global

'Prophecy Watch' by Charles Whitaker

Americans and Europeans once provided the driving force behind mainstream Christianity, but Asians, Africans, and Latin Americans are now re-energizing it.


Globalism and the Wisdom of Men

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The disintegration of the Catholic Church and the greater church of God have eerie parallels. We must seek the wisdom of God rather than the wisdom of men.


The Handwriting Is on the Wall (1997)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The scattering of the church of God reflects a more general trend on the world scene—the disintegration of the major religions into millions of pieces.