Latest "666" News Updates - (Starting July 2024)

"President Erdogan heads to Washington to attend NATO leaders summit- July 9 2024"

Recep Tayyip Erdogan (666) - President of Turkey, posted regarding the Heads of State NATO Summit today on "X"

" We left for Washington to attend the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, which will start tomorrow. At the summit, we will hold consultations with the aim of strengthening NATO's deterrence and defense structure and strengthening the means and capabilities of the allies. Our expectation from the summit is to obtain results that take into account the national security sensitivities of the allies and strengthen the alliance solidarity and spirit of unity. In this regard, it is important to implement the decisions we took in Vilnius regarding the fight against terrorism and the removal of obstacles to defense industry trade between allies. In our meetings, we will draw attention to the increasing terrorist threat in the world, especially in our immediate surroundings. We will underline that NATO's efforts must be increased in carrying out a determined and holistic fight against terrorist organizations. Turkey's commitment and support to Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence is known to everyone. We maintain our principled stance that NATO should not be made a party to the war when designing steps to support Ukraine. Türkiye is one of the top five allies that contribute the most to NATO's missions and operations. We are among the backbone countries of NATO with the opportunities and capabilities we have developed on land, at sea and in the air. In this period when threats are diversifying and increasing, the importance we attach to the Alliance is clear. We will bring to the agenda the ongoing massacres against the Palestinian people in Gaza, where our common values are being tested for sincerity. We will emphasize that the international community is insufficient to stop Israel in the face of this dire situation, and that it will not be possible for the global conscience to breathe easy without establishing a just and lasting peace in Palestine. "

Pope Set to Lead Historic Interfaith Gathering at Jakarta Mosque During Landmark Foreign Visit

" Pope Francis (666) is embarking on his longest foreign trip yet, spanning from September 2-13 (2024) across Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore. This historic journey emphasizes interfaith dialogue and engagement, starting with an interfaith meeting at Jakarta's Istiqlal Mosque, symbolizing Indonesia's religious diversity. " July 6 2024

Navigating the Digital Dawn: The Vatican's Ethical Vision for Artificial Intelligence

AI ETHICS: AN ABRAHAMIC COMMITMENT TO THE ROME CALL

" The document, co-signed in Rome by Microsoft, IBM, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Italian Government, "

"World Religions to commit to

'Rome Call on AI' in Hiroshima"

"Religious leaders from across the world meet in Hiroshima, Japan, to sign the “Rome Call for AI Ethics”, emphasizing the vital importance of guiding the development of artificial intelligence with ethical principles that promote peace." July 9 2024

Muslim, Jewish, and Christian leaders of the Abrahamic Religions (666) come to Rome to discuss ethical use of AI

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Vatican / POPE News Updates

"Pope to preside over interfaith meeting in Indonesian mosque " July 5 , 2024
"Pope: Christianity, Islam share common commitment to good life"
"Chief prosecutor defends Vatican's legal system after recent criticism of Pope's absolute power" July 2024
"NASA Administrator to Engage Officials in Italy, Vatican, Saudi Arabia"
May 2024
ASIA/INDONESIA - "Indonesia prepares for the visit of Pope Francis with the inauguration of the 'Tunnel of Fraternity'(666) that connects the Cathedral and Mosque." July 2024
Pope Francis arrives in Jakarta, Indonesia Sept 3 2024 : "Indonesia is often recognized as a Muslim nation because it has the largest Muslim population in the world"
"Pope Praises Indonesia’s ‘Delicate Balance’ of Unity in Diversity"

"The pontiff said “mutual respect” was the key to harmony in the majority-Muslim country, where a pluralist tradition has been put to the test by extremist groups." Sept 2024

"Pope and top Indonesian imam (Islam) make joint call for peace" Sept 4 2024

" At the Istiqlal Mosque in the capital Jakarta, the Pope signed a declaration on religious harmony and environmental protection with the mosque's grand imam and met with local leaders of six religions "

" The Istiqlal Joint Declaration 2024 is titled “Fostering Religious Harmony for the Sake of Humanity.” click for official pdf from the Holy See

" Francis and the grand imam, Nasaruddin Umar, stood at the ground-level entrance to the “Tunnel of Friendship,”(666) an underpass which connects the mosque compound with the neighboring Catholic cathedral, Our Lady of the Assumption." Sept 5 2024

All religions ‘divinely inspired’, re-asserts Pope against teachings of his predecessors

The words of the Pope echo his remarks in Singapore earlier this month when he said: “There’s only one God, and each of us has a language to arrive at God. Some are Sheik, Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and they are different paths.”

He said: “They are like different languages in order to arrive at God, but God is God for all … Since God is God for all, then we are all children of God.”

Such religious pluralism shocked Catholics who believe Jesus Christ to be the one Saviour of the world and who are worried that it might hinder missionary efforts to bring people to the faith."All religions ‘divinely inspired’, re-asserts Pope against teachings of his predecessors" 09.27.2024

Pope in multi-faith Singapore says ‘all religions are a path to God' Sept 13 2024
"Holy See to COP29: Indifference is an accomplice to injustice:" "Representing the Holy See at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Cardinal Pietro Parolin stressed that “the scientific data available to us do not allow any further delay and make it clear that the preservation of creation is one of the most urgent issues of our time and we have to recognize that it is closely interrelated with the preservation of peace”. Nov.13 2024
"The selfishness of individuals and groups": "Speaking on behalf of Pope Francis at the United Nations' 29th Climate Conference (COP29), the Cardinal Secretary of State emphasized that COP29 takes in a context conditioned by “growing disillusionment with multilateral institutions and dangerous tendencies to build walls”. He described the selfishness, both individual and that of power groups, as feeding a climate of mistrust and division." Vatican News 11.13.24

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Saudi Arabia News Updates

"Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Brussels for first EU Gulf Summit": we take note of: "THE EU-GCC SUMMIT 2024"(666)
"The 27-nation European Union is seeking to work more closely with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) -- which brings together Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates -- in addressing conflicts in both the Middle East and Ukraine. Confirmed at the last minute, the presence of Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler among the six Gulf leaders in attendance heightened expectations. The first-ever gathering of its kind, the EU-GCC summit comes on the eve of an EU leaders' meeting in the Belgian capital. Heads of state and government began arriving in the early afternoon, following a Tuesday night dinner for foreign ministers. Trade, energy and climate change will all be on the table at the Brussels talks -- but EU officials stressed the "main topic" would be Israel's conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. " Oct 16, 2024

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CHURCH OF ENGLAND/UK

"Archbishop of Canterbury says ending Israeli occupation is a 'legal and moral necessity' " ("Welby is the principal leader of the Church of England and ceremonial head of the worldwide Anglican Communion.")
August 2024
"Church of England appears to stop using the word 'church' to sound more 'relevant': study" August 16,2024
Are Church of England parishes dropping use of the word 'church'? -
" The report further noted that “new language” has emerged in the CofE that involves abandoning the use of the word “church” in favor of terms like “community” and “congregation.”
According to the research, “Not one diocese used the term church in their ‘main descriptor.’” Instead, the report stated, “Almost all of the dioceses had chosen a descriptor that allowed for breadth in ecclesial form.” August 20,2024
"UK defends partial Israel arm sales ban" Sept 2 2024
"the House of Commons" "Government ban on Islamophobia would prevent gospel proclamation" Sept 3 2024 - interesting : article is from "ANGLICAN MAINSTREAM" (666) www.AnglicanMainstream.org also interesting see "1998 Human Rights Act" (666)
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby: God is green, and denying climate change is anti-Christian - Sept 22 2024