In this expansive episode (#24), host Matty and esoteric researcher Michael Tsarion deliver a sweeping critique of the Vatican's historical power, occult underpinnings, and adaptive strategies across centuries. They trace its pagan roots in Christianity, St. Paul's alleged opposition to Jesus' teachings, Pope Pius XI's concordat with Mussolini, Pius XII's controversial WWII role (including Rat Lines aiding Nazi escapes), alleged Islamo-Communism alliances. The discussion covers Vatican II reforms, Pope John Paul II's influence, critiques from Baron Avro Manhattan, occult war influences, and modern shifts toward transhumanism as religion's new frontier amid technological evolution. Tsarion also touches on a purported papal conspiracy in Lincoln's assassination and broader themes of institutional manipulation, elite rivalries, and the Church's survival tactics. A dense, unapologetic examination of ecclesiastical history, conspiracy, and metaphysical control mechanisms. Chapters: 00:00 The Vatican's Historical Influence 12:03 The Vatican's Relationship With Germany 19:09 Christianity's Pagan Origins 20:50 St.Paul as the Enemy of Jesus 23:10 Baron Avro Manhattan and His Critique of the Vatican 26:54 Pope Pious XI's Deal With Mussolini 28:02 Pope Pius XII and World War II 41:33 Historical Rivalries and Animosities 45:20 Occult Influences in WWII 54:09 The Vatican's Shift in Power 55:45 The Rat Line and Nazi Connections 57:18 Islamo-Communism Alliance 01:01:46 The Vatican's Financial Maneuvering 01:03:12 Pope John XXIII & Pope Paul VI 01:04:36 Vatican II and the Shift in Catholicism 01:09:10 The Role of Pope John Paul II 01:12:34 The Vatican's Adaptation to Modernity 01:20:57 The Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Style Change for Communism 01:26:23 Religion's Evolution in the Age of Technology 01:34:07 Transhumanism: The New Frontier of Faith 01:48:17 The Assassination of Lincoln: A Papal Conspiracy? Follow me on: X: https://x.com/Vocation0110 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EkGvmnGiWrN46iGasNRp2 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vocation/id1865523490 Follow Michael at:  https://unslaved.com/  https://www.michaeltsarion.com/  https://michaeltsarion.substack.com/