If you’ve been paying attention to the shifting tides of global politics, you might have noticed something striking—things seem to be aligning a little too well with biblical prophecy.
“The End Time Show,” hosted by Vince Stall and Doug Norville, recently tackled a subject that has long fascinated both theologians and conspiracy theorists alike: the rise of the Antichrist and the formation of a final world empire.
For years, students of prophecy have pointed to the books of Daniel and Revelation, which describe a global leader who will rise in the last days, deceiving many and bringing about a short-lived but devastating reign. He will be a master manipulator, a political powerhouse and, as Revelation 13 puts it, someone who will make war against the saints and hold sway over the nations.
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The Great Catholic Monarch: A Savior or a Deceiver?
A fascinating claim making the rounds in Catholic circles is the prophecy of the Great Catholic Monarch—a supposed descendant of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette who will rise to restore France and the church. According to Xavier Reyes Ariel, a guest on “The John-Henry Westen Show,” this monarch is already alive today, living abroad, waiting for the right time to step forward.
While many Catholics see this as a sign of hope, Stall and Norville raise a critical question: Is this monarch actually the prophesied Antichrist?
Consider the details: this figure is expected to lead a great military campaign, take on both Russia and a Muslim army, and then place a so-called “Angelic Pope” on the throne of St. Peter. This pope will restore the Catholic Church’s global influence. That sounds suspiciously similar to the biblical description of the Antichrist and the False Prophet working in tandem.
And if that weren’t enough, there’s speculation that the Antichrist may not emerge from the Middle East, as some believe, but from Europe—potentially from within the revived Holy Roman Empire.
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Who Could the Antichrist Be?
As world leaders consolidate power, names are naturally being thrown around. Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, has long been on prophecy watchers’ radar. Not only did he once call for a European Army, but he also leads a nation historically tied to both Catholicism and global politics. Could he be the prophesied ruler waiting in the wings?
Then there’s King Charles III, who has recently made notable efforts to unite European leaders, including Muslims and Jews, under common causes. Some see his diplomatic moves as eerily similar to the kind of “peacemaker” the Antichrist is expected to be—at least at first.
To be clear, “The End Time Show” doesn’t make any definitive claims about who the Antichrist is. But the pieces of the puzzle are coming together in ways that demand our attention.
A European Military & the Rise of the Final Empire
Another key discussion point on the show was the growing call for a European military coalition. First proposed by Macron in 2018, and now echoed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the idea of a unified European force independent of the U.S. is gaining traction. If this comes to fruition, it would mirror Daniel’s prophecy of a revived Roman Empire—one that will produce the Antichrist.
Revelation 17 tells us that ten kings will rise, forming a coalition and giving their power to the Beast. Interestingly, The End Time Show pointed out that today’s strongest European military powers number exactly ten. Could this be the foundation of the prophesied empire?
What Does It All Mean?
Regardless of where you stand on biblical prophecy, you can’t deny that today’s geopolitical landscape is shifting in a way that prophetically aligns with Scripture. The rise of a powerful European leader, a push for a unified army, and the increasing instability in global politics all point to something big on the horizon.
The question remains: Is the Antichrist already here? And if so, how long before he makes his move?
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
