Pope Francis’ Vision for the Church: “Heal the Wounds, Heal the Wounds, and Start from the Ground Up”

Since his election, Pope Francis has been on a mission to fundamentally transform not only the Catholic Church but also all other religious communities. One of the most notable changes Pope Francis has brought about is his emphasis on becoming a more welcoming and compassionate church on issues such as homosexuality, abortion, climate change, and social justice. He has also been more willing to engage with other religions and faiths, promoting dialogue and cooperation as a means of establishing fraternity, solidarity, peace, and understanding in the world. On March 17, 2023, the Vatican News published an article titled “Pope Francis has called us to a new way of being church.” The article stated:

“Pope Francis was certainly signaling a new kind of leadership, a new way of being church. The name he chose signified that it was truly going to be a groundbreaking leadership and that there would be many firsts: the first Jesuit to be a pope; the first pope from the Americas; the first to take the name Francis of Assisi.” [1]  

“Pope Francis outlined his vision for the church, saying, ‘The thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful; it needs nearness, proximity. I see the church as a field hospital after battle. It is useless to ask a seriously injured person if he has high cholesterol and about the level of his blood sugars! You have to heal his wounds. Then we can talk about everything else. Heal the wounds, heal the wounds. And you have to start from the ground up.” [1]

These words are significant, especially in light of the fact that we are told in the book of Revelation, Chapter 13, about the vision of two beasts, one of which has a deadly wound that will be healed. The prophecy tells us that this “deadly wound” would be remarkably “healed” (Rev. 13:3), paving the way for a new ascent of the papal “beast” to power and dominion.

Furthermore, it is no coincidence that Pope Francis, who represents the first beast, is calling on us to heal the wounds of the “seriously injured person.” The papacy is that injured person, which means that Pope Francis is basically saying, “Heal the deadly wound of Rome.”  

According to Pope Francis, after all the wounds have been healed, we can then discuss everything else. Brothers and sisters, there won’t be anything to discuss once the deadly wound has healed. The deadly wound means the loss of political power that was once used to punish those who refused to submit to Rome. And the healing of the wound symbolizes the resurgence of this church-state power that will result in the mark of the beast crisis and the persecution of all those who refuse to worship the beast.

Rome is desperately seeking to be restored to all its former glory, but the healing of the deadly wound is not something that will happen overnight. This “deadly wound” began to heal when Protestantism began wondering after the beast, thanks to 60 years of ecumenism. As a result, Protestantism is for the most part dead and is no longer a threat to Rome. Protestants are being transformed into an image of the Roman Catholic Church, and this significant act on the part of Protestantism will lay the foundation for setting up the image of the beast in America.

“And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.

However, if we take a closer look at this prophetic verse, we will discover that it applies to all segments of society, not just the religious ones. The Vatican also has its hands in finance, the economy, immigration, education, employment, the environment, pandemics, healthcare, politics, media, and entertainment. Rome wants to control and pull the strings in all aspects of our lives. Everyone is looking to the Pope to see what guidance he can provide in their areas of expertise.

The only answer that God’s people can give to these events is to respond with evangelism. The only remedy to this unholy alliance that Rome is trying to create is found in the everlasting gospel of Revelation 14:6–12. These great messages that the Lord gave must take precedence in the work of the church today. There is no chance of bringing salvation to those who have been captured by Babylon without active evangelistic work.

“We must plan wisely, that the people may have an opportunity of hearing for themselves the last message of mercy to the world. The people should be warned to make ready for the great day of God, which is right upon them. We have no time to lose. We must do our utmost to reach men where they are. The world is now reaching the boundary line in impenitence and disregard for the laws of the government of God. In every city of our world the warning must be proclaimed. All that can be done should be done without delay” (Testimonies, Vol. 6, p. 32).

Sources

[1] https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-03/pope-francis-has-called-us-to-a-new-way-of-being-church.html