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7th March 2010, seh,mgh

 

10) 20 Years of Change 1989-2009

In the past 20 years, probably the most significant year was 2004.

In September 2004, the Papal States joined the United Nations, which increased the Papacy's politcal power. A few weeks later on the 29th October, 2004, a new constitution of the EU was signed, significantly in Rome.

In a similar way to the 1988-1989 earthquakes, at Christmas time, on the 26th December, the 2004 Earthquake and Tsunami inundated Muslim lands. A short time later, on 2nd April 2005, Pope John Paul 11 died.

After 40 years behind the scenes and the Ecumenical movement, the German Ratzinger and now Pope Benedict 16th came to power.

By 2009, twenty years from its fall, Russia has again emerged as an influential power. At the same time the Papacy has increased in power, with a Pope reaching for political leadership as well as religious dominance. Benedict 16th is a Pope who courts political leaders and the youth of the world, and seeks to rule Orthodox & Protestant Churches.



2009 L'Aquila

In 2009 at Easter, an earthquake shook L'Aquila in Italy. This earthquake is an extraordinary indicator of the growing strength of the Papacy. L'Aquila, historically supported by secular powers, had stood against Papal political influence and interference. In 2009 L'Aquila's independence was lost.

L'Aquila became the location of the G8 Summit, held in military barracks outside L'Aquila. Its agenda included the dividing of Israel. Tremors of 2.0 to 2.8 shook the town during the Summit.

On 10th July 2009, President Obama went from the Summit to the Pope, for agreement on his policy to divide Israel. He's quoted as saying, “The Pope has shown extraordinary leadership.” (see ariticle L'Aquila Earthquake

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