By Stuart Quint Has Pope Francis outfoxed the world under the ruse of climate change and environmental ¨justice¨? In the year 2015, Pope Francis wrote his controversial encyclical “Laudato Si”.  He commands the nations to confess their collective sins of exploiting the environment with capitalism. “’Praise be to you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Read More

By Richard Bennett In Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si’, mi’ Signore” (“Praise be to you, my Lord”): On The Common Care Of Our Home,[1]  the Pope identifies himself as “the Holy Father,” and as a Christian.  Nevertheless, Francis teaches the following in this encyclical, “In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds Read More

By Richard Bennett On October 8th, 2000, Pope John Paul II, under the assumed title of Vicar of Christ, consecrated the world and the new millennium to “Mary Most Holy.”1 This “Act of Entrustment to Mary Most Holy” of that which belongs to God alone is a mockery of the First Commandment. The Pope’s official Read More

As huge numbers of Islamic migrants continue to stream into Europe from the Middle East, there is great concern among Western people.  Nonetheless, even with this astonishing background, Pope Francis continues to promote Islam.  Instead of warning people against the dangers they face from the onslaught of migrating Muslims from across the world, Francis has Read More

Dear Friend, In mid the nineteenth century, Lord Acton one of the greatest Roman Catholic historians of described the Papacy as “the fiend skulking behind the Crucifix.”[1]  Acton, famous for his saying, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” clearly pinpointed Papal Rome as the academic and legal cause of the more than Read More

On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’s election to the papal chair, we thought it fitting to see what the Jesuits think of Francis’s work so far. Appropriately, James Martin, S.J., editor-at-large of the prestigious Jesuit magazine America,was featured in a brief online video entitled, “Pope Francis: Still a Jesuit.”1 The video is subtitled “A look at Read More

Dear Friend, When you study the facts documented in the article below, you will understand that it is imperative that you disapprove of Pope Francis and the Roman Church.  No matter how cleverly Romanism is presented, to accept the Church of Rome as a genuine Christian church is mortally dangerous.  In history, there are many examples Read More

By Richard Bennett The Holy Spirit, in Revelation Chapter 17, vividly depicts the features of the Apostate Church.  It is done in graphically precise detail.  The Apostle John beheld the ten-horned beast carrying a woman dressed in purple and scarlet, decked with gold, precious stones, and pearls; she was also a harlot, and the mother Read More

Dear Friend, The season of Benedict XVI’s Papal reign is passing. Now, late in the day, a dark specter has appeared in the form of a major financial scandal swirling around the Vatican bank. The Pope seems uninterested in dealing with such issues. Maybe, rightly so, for in the not too distant past, John Paul Read More

  by Richard Bennett Dear Friend, A lie repeated a thousand times does not become true by the telling. The skillful crafting and republishing of what were once openly known to be outright lies has become a serious snare at the present time. The present Pope of the Vatican, for all his feigned humility and Read More

Richard Bennett and Stuart Quint The Vatican officially teaches that the Pope is the substitute for Christ Jesus. “The Pope, Bishop of Rome and Peter’s successor, ‘is the perpetual and visible source and foundation of the unity both of the bishops and of the whole company of the faithful.’  ‘For the Roman Pontiff, by reason Read More

By Randall Rathbun  Introductory Note from the Berean Beacon to the Reader, True Christians loyal to God must reject Biologos[1] “A Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times”.[2] The Biologos Statement is as dangerous a trap today as the Roman Catholic “Evangelicals and Catholics Together”[3] was in 1994.  Both entice Christians to unite with unbelievers Read More

Comment by Richard Bennett On Monday, January 11, 2015, Pope Francis tried to cover up his promotion of Islam by a condemnation of the Jihadists of the Islamic State.  Pope Francis told members of the international Diplomatic Corps in the Vatican on Monday that every true religion promotes peace, and by contrast, religious extremists who Read More

This oath of allegiance to the Pope and to the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church was mandatory for every Bishop who participated in the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965). This document provides useful insights into the main doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church.  The first part of the document – not included here – is Read More

The Vatican officially teaches that the Pope is the substitute for Christ Jesus.  The words of the official pronouncement are, “The Pope, Bishop of Rome and Peter’s successor, ‘is the perpetual and visible source and foundation of the unity both of the bishops and of the whole company of the faithful.’  ‘For the Roman Pontiff, Read More

In an address on November 19th 2008, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the topic that is at the very center of the division between all gospel-based churches and the Church of Rome—the issue of justification, or how we accepted as just (righteous) in the eyes of God.1 In his teaching, the Pope said something very Read More

Dear Friend As you study the facts of the case, decide if there should be “Praise or Analysis of Pope Francis while in the USA?” In the article below, we give you the documented facts of the visit and of the Roman Church itself the Pope is meant to lead.  Kindly forward the article to others Read More

Dear Friend, Approximately six million people a year visit the shrine at Lourdes where Mary is venerated.  The celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the claimed apparitions of Mary at the site took place there in September 2008.  The climax of the festivities was the Pope’s presence to worship Mary and honor the young peasant Read More

The Pope’s visit to Australia for World Youth Day 2008 was highlighted with his arrival aboard a luxury motor yacht in Sydney Harbor, an indigenous dance welcome, and well into the night the flames of countless torches borne aloft by young people.  Benedict XVI gave passing attention to his own political problems with an appropriately Read More

Dear Friend, Pope Benedict XVI presented to the world his first encyclical called “God is Love.”  Since the Pope both distorted the very nature of God and the meaning of a person’s relationship with Him, it is most important we address the encyclical. In the present-day environment of false ecumenism, with the Pope and his Read More

A work in 1999 applauded John Paul II in the following words, “No other world figure has commanded the admiration he has enjoyed as the globe-trotting (over 1/2 million miles) Pope.  His kindly smile and fatherly wave have made the ‘Pope Mobile’ a legend.  Although they might disagree with his theology, both Catholics and Protestants have joined Read More

For most Catholics the authority of the Pope as derived from Peter is the main cornerstone of their faith. The others it is the lifesaver to fall back on, when all else fails. The Petrine primacy of the Pope is a historic holdover from the false decretals of Constantine and Isidore that we saw in the Read More

From April 15-20, 2008, Benedict XVI visited the United States and the United Nations as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and first representative of the Holy See.  Thus, the President welcomed him with the words: “This is your first trip to the United States since you ascended to the Chair of Saint Peter.”[1]  Read More

By Richard Bennett and Michael de Semlyen On July 10, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI released a new decree.[1] In it the Pope has restated his conviction that the Roman Catholic Church is the one Church founded by Jesus Christ and that other churches are either defective or not true Churches at all.  What is new Read More

The Roman Pontiff and his Church demand respect and obedience throughout the world.   The world in response shows a great fondness for the Pope as he addresses and admonishes world leaders and makes declarations on all major events.  For example, the official Vatican Information Service on June 4, 2004 reported the explicit rebuke that the Read More

The Papal Church, a magnificently rich, splendidly housed political and ecclesiastical power, headquartered in Rome, stands in stark contrast to what started there in the first century with some pastors ministering to small congregations.  The differences are graphic.  The early home churches under their pastors looked to the authority of the Word of God as received in Read More

Dear Friend, When you study the facts documented in the article below, you will understand that it is imperative that you disapprove of Pope Francis and the Roman Church.  No matter how cleverly Romanism is presented, to accept the Church of Rome as a genuine Christian church is mortally dangerous.  In history, there are many Read More

As the months go by, the world political situation continues to become more unstable. Russia’s Putin has taken Crimea from Ukraine. The Middle East remains engulfed in fighting. Clearly, the shifting global balance of power and impotence of the UN has created an opportunity for Pope Francis to expand his own geopolitical agenda. Thus, donning Read More

By Richard Bennett To recognize the dominant position to which the Roman Catholic Church aspires and which she has always desired, it is essential understand how she has acted in the past for the pattern is still the same.  Her aspirations must be codified in law before they can be enacted effectively.  Rome has always Read More

Dear Friend, The greatest warning of the Lord Christ Jesus was that which He gave against apostasy. Likewise, the infallible Spirit of God testifies to the danger of apostasy, through the Apostles Paul, Peter and John. (Matthew 7:15, 24:24-25; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12; 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Acts 20:29, 2 Peter 2:1) The final warning in Revelation Read More

Part 2: The Claim and Boast to have the Keys of the Apostle Peter The Papacy is the boast and foundation of the Church of Rome. The Papacy is the pride and joy of ordinary Catholics, giving them, it is stated, a direct link to Jesus Christ. The World loves the Papacy. The Papacy is Read More

Because of the fascination of the world with the office of the Pope and his power, and because of current discussions regarding who will be the next Pope, it is important to study the topic historically and in the light of Biblical truth. Part I is an overview of the history of the Papacy from Read More

The Papal Church, a magnificently rich splendidly housed political and ecclesiastical power, headquartered in Rome stands in stark contrast to what started there in the first century with some pastors ministering to small congregations.  The differences are graphic.  The early home churches under their pastors looked to the authority of the Word as received in Read More

By Richard Bennett Pope Francis’s performances and writings give a picture of a man that is two-faced. To build a public image for himself, Bergoglio, once elected, chose the name Pope Francis in honor of St Francis of Assisi. St Francis was known to be a softhearted lover of nature; thus, Pope Francis adroitly implied that he would be similarly unassuming, kind, Read More

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 Read More

Dear Friend, It is truly significant that Joseph Ratzinger has been elected as the new Pope as Benedict XVI. Before this he headed up the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (formerly known as the Office of the Inquisition, then the Holy Office). As Joseph Ratzinger is elected as the new Pope more relevant Read More

  By Richard Bennett The Pope’s visit begins in Edinburgh on Thursday morning, September 16th, when upon arrival he will be received at Holyrood House by the Queen. The main route after his visit with the Queen is to be along Princes Street where a large number of people are expected to gather. An actor has Read More

Dear Friend, When Pope John Paul II was alive, he traveled to many different nations of the world receiving a great deal of adulation and veneration. Since his death in 2005, he continued to be adored across the world. Soon, however, the Catholic Church officially designed the religious devotion. From May 1st 2011, the date Read More

By Richard Bennett and Robert J. Nicholson New Partnership With Muslims In his message to the predominately Muslim nation of Kazakhstan twelve days after the horrors of September 11, 2001, Pope John Paul II declared, “‘There is one God’. The Apostle proclaims before all else the absolute oneness of God. This is a truth which Read More