Trumpy Billionaire Challenges Pope With Secret Antichrist Meetings Near Vatican Peter Thiel, the tech billionaire and self-described “small-o orthodox Christian,” has begun a series of secret religious meetings near the Vatican, sparking controversy among Catholics. The Palantir cofounder, known for his MAGA-aligned views, has brought his Antichrist lectures to Rome, where he has drawn criticism for his controversial rhetoric. Thiel’s talks, which began in San Francisco last fall, argue that a figure opposing Christ will soon emerge to establish a “totalitarian one-world government.” His recent comments have targeted Pope Leo XIV, whom he labeled a “woke American pope” during a previous lecture. Thiel’s Antichrist lectures have long focused on condemning policies he views as threats to traditional values, including environmental protections and tech regulations. During his San Francisco series, he referred to Gen Z activist Greta Thunberg as a “legionnaire of the Antichrist” and criticized progressive policies as part of a broader ideological battle. Now, he has expanded his message to the Catholic Church’s headquarters, reportedly partnering with Catholic universities in Rome to host his invite-only events. However, two institutions allegedly involved have denied any connection to the gatherings. The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas stated it is not organizing the event, nor will it host it at its campus. The event’s organizers remain unclear, with reports suggesting it may involve the Vincenzo Gioberti Cultural Association, an Italian Christian political group, and the Cluny Institute at the Catholic University of America. While the cultural association confirmed its involvement, the Catholic University of America denied sponsoring the event.#pope_leo_xiv #peter_thiel #vatican #cluny_institute #vincenzo_gioberti_cultural_association
