The former papal ambassador to the United States has written the following letter to President Donald Trump reflecting on the “spiritual battle” engulfing much of the world (see original letter here):
June 7, 2020
Holy Trinity Sunday
Mr. President,
In recent months we have been witnessing the formation of two opposing sides that I would call Biblical: the children of light and the children of darkness. The children of light constitute the most conspicuous part of humanity, while the children of darkness represent an absolute minority. And yet the former are the object of a sort of discrimination which places them in a situation of moral inferiority with respect to their adversaries, who often hold strategic positions in government, in politics, in the economy and in the media. In an apparently inexplicable way, the good are held hostage by the wicked and by those who help them either out of self-interest or fearfulness.
These two sides, which have a Biblical nature, follow the clear separation between the offspring of the Woman and the offspring of the Serpent. On the one hand there are those who, although they have a thousand defects and weaknesses, are motivated by the desire to do good, to be honest, to raise a family, to engage in work, to give prosperity to their homeland, to help the needy, and, in obedience to the Law of God, to merit the Kingdom of Heaven. On the other hand, there are those who serve themselves, who do not hold any moral principles, who want to demolish the family and the nation, exploit workers to make themselves unduly wealthy, foment internal divisions and wars, and accumulate power and money: for them the fallacious illusion of temporal well-being will one day – if they do not repent – yield to the terrible fate that awaits them, far from God, in eternal damnation.
In society, Mr. President, these two opposing realities co-exist as eternal enemies, just as God and Satan are eternal enemies. And it appears that the children of darkness – whom we may easily identify with the deep state which you wisely oppose and which is fiercely waging war against you in these days – have decided to show their cards, so to speak, by now revealing their plans. They seem to be so certain of already having everything under control that they have laid aside that circumspection that until now had at least partially concealed their true intentions. The investigations already under way will reveal the true responsibility of those who managed the Covid emergency not only in the area of health care but also in politics, the economy, and the media. We will probably find that in this colossal operation of social engineering there are people who have decided the fate of humanity, arrogating to themselves the right to act against the will of citizens and their representatives in the governments of nations.
We will also discover that the riots in these days were provoked by those who, seeing that the virus is inevitably fading and that the social alarm of the pandemic is waning, necessarily have had to provoke civil disturbances, because they would be followed by repression which, although legitimate, could be condemned as an unjustified aggression against the population. The same thing is also happening in Europe, in perfect synchrony. It is quite clear that the use of street protests is instrumental to the purposes of those who would like to see someone elected in the upcoming presidential elections who embodies the goals of the deep state and who expresses those goals faithfully and with conviction. It will not be surprising if, in a few months, we learn once again that hidden behind these acts of vandalism and violence there are those who hope to profit from the dissolution of the social order so as to build a world without freedom: Solve et Coagula, as the Masonic adage teaches.
Although it may seem disconcerting, the opposing alignments I have described are also found in religious circles. There are faithful Shepherds who care for the flock of Christ, but there are also mercenary infidels who seek to scatter the flock and hand the sheep over to be devoured by ravenous wolves. It is not surprising that these mercenaries are allies of the children of darkness and hate the children of light: just as there is a deep state, there is also a deep church that betrays its duties and forswears its proper commitments before God. Thus the Invisible Enemy, whom good rulers fight against in public affairs, is also fought against by good shepherds in the ecclesiastical sphere. It is a spiritual battle, which I spoke about in my recent Appeal which was published on May 8.
For the first time, the United States has in you a President who courageously defends the right to life, who is not ashamed to denounce the persecution of Christians throughout the world, who speaks of Jesus Christ and the right of citizens to freedom of worship. Your participation in the March for Life, and more recently your proclamation of the month of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, are actions that confirm which side you wish to fight on. And I dare to believe that both of us are on the same side in this battle, albeit with different weapons.
For this reason, I believe that the attack to which you were subjected after your visit to the National Shrine of Saint John Paul II is part of the orchestrated media narrative which seeks not to fight racism and bring social order, but to aggravate dispositions; not to bring justice, but to legitimize violence and crime; not to serve the truth, but to favor one political faction. And it is disconcerting that there are Bishops – such as those whom I recently denounced – who, by their words, prove that they are aligned on the opposing side. They are subservient to the deep state, to globalism, to aligned thought, to the New World Order which they invoke ever more frequently in the name of a universal brotherhood which has nothing Christian about it, but which evokes the Masonic ideals of those want to dominate the world by driving God out of the courts, out of schools, out of families, and perhaps even out of churches.
The American people are mature and have now understood how much the mainstream media does not want to spread the truth but seeks to silence and distort it, spreading the lie that is useful for the purposes of their masters. However, it is important that the good – who are the majority – wake up from their sluggishness and do not accept being deceived by a minority of dishonest people with unavowable purposes. It is necessary that the good, the children of light, come together and make their voices heard. What more effective way is there to do this, Mr. President, than by prayer, asking the Lord to protect you, the United States, and all of humanity from this enormous attack of the Enemy? Before the power of prayer, the deceptions of the children of darkness will collapse, their plots will be revealed, their betrayal will be shown, their frightening power will end in nothing, brought to light and exposed for what it is: an infernal deception.
Mr. President, my prayer is constantly turned to the beloved American nation, where I had the privilege and honor of being sent by Pope Benedict XVI as Apostolic Nuncio. In this dramatic and decisive hour for all of humanity, I am praying for you and also for all those who are at your side in the government of the United States. I trust that the American people are united with me and you in prayer to Almighty God.
United against the Invisible Enemy of all humanity, I bless you and the First Lady, the beloved American nation, and all men and women of good will.
+ Carlo Maria Viganò
Titular Archbishop of Ulpiana
Former Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America
Outstanding! Although I am not Catholic, I stand shoulder to shoulder with my brother in Christ.
I am so encouraged to here you and others recognize what is truly going on in this world. God bless you for your words. Our president is very aware of those that would destroy our moral fabric. Those who say they are Catholic but support abortion in order to gain power and those who support civil unrest to destroy us. Thank you for supporting our president. If he loses the world loses.
He won’t lose, God’s got this!
He’s the best Viganò. Like Trump afraid to stand for God and all that is good!!
I also agree with the Nuncio
Люди, обладающие рассудком, понимают корни всех злодеяний в США и во всём мире.
Да, важнА смерть любого человека, но бандит, со страшным прошлым-стал великим героем, разбомбили столько бизнесов, убили много полицейских и т. д.
Опомнись человек, отвечать придётся не только за Black lives!!!
This is truly a courageous and encouraging act by the archbishop. God bless him. I am sure this was a welcome respite for President Trump and a great incentive to continue to stand for justice and faith.
As a Christian follower of my Lord and Savior I am truly thankful for the words written, the clear message shared, and the support given by you to our President and our country. God is still in control and he has placed our President in his position because he is working his plan through him. The plan to expose the children of darkness and all they are doing to ruin the country that we claim as being under God. If we repent and return to our Lord he promises to heal our land. Let this be our daily prayer for our President and country. Thank you again for your message/ letter to President Trump.
Exactly.
We can not be cowed into fearing Satan. We know who wins, we know who is the victor.
Her heel is upon him with a crushing blow!!
The letter is spot on as I have been viewing the world.
We need more leaders around the world to have the courage to step forward and tell it like it is and announce their support for Trump not because they have to support all his policies but to stand on the side of good in this war so that the larger masses can start wakening up to reality and see the matrix for what it is. Godspeed
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THE BISHOP
I am not a Catholic either, but this Archbishop; sure hit the mark, concerning Christian spirituality,and loyalty to our Nation and President. Good, eventually wins over Evil! God Bless the USA!
I don’t care if you do publish it! It’s the truth!
While I am not a member of the Catholic faith, I agree with the Bishop’s analysis. The Bible clearly tells us in several places that toward the end times evil will displace benevolence and good for a season. (II Tim 3: 1-10) In that respect, much of what is occurring and being promoted by the secular governments and media is quite exciting in a spiritual sense. Nonetheless, I pray daily for our leaders that they will do God’s will and our nation will return to its spiritual roots.
Did my heart good to see this letter . I was spot on.
Spot on
What a breath of fresh air against the dank darkness of media distortions.
Let the truth be told as we pray. Our victory is inevitable. I am not Catholic, but I am a child of God in gratitude to this Bishop fot coming forth to spesk up and spesk out on this invisible battle between good vs evil and the reason why our President has had to deal with so much hate. I pray for him and us, the church.
Sickening. Trump is depraved and evil. How anyone can support this moral monster is beyond me. You are, all of you, deceived.
The prophets wrote, “Everyone will be taught by God.” Anyone who hears the Father and learns from him comes to me.
John 6.45
“If you obey my teaching, you are really my disciples; you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8.31b-32
I will always bless our Lord God to have blessed our generation with President Trump and Archbishop Viganò.
For love, peace and joy in Jesus Christ, Steven, please, read “The Gospel according to John”. Your comment seems to be written by the monster and evil himself.
Hi Steve, depraved and evil? Who’s in favor of infanticide and celebrates it, while Trump is against it? Abortion has been called the devil’s sacrament and all of his children are in favor of it.
Poor Steven, you are exactly what you’ve just called us who support this incredible president and who love our Lord. All people must do their homework in seeking the truth and without “sincere and contrite” prayer and a deep understanding of sacred scripture, we’re most likely lost to Satan. You need to do your homework, soon.
Of course there’s Your opposing view. However When divining truth, the rod will always bend toward life. Trump is pro life. You are clearly on the side of the deceiving spirit, Satan. Pro choice is grounded in deception. Pro choice seeks license to murder by another name…abortion. Pray that the scales shed from your eyes. Repent or face eternal damnation.
He’s the best Viganò. Like Trump unafraid to stand for God and all that is good!! Sometimes God chases unusual people to do his work..like President Trump
You obviously do not look at facts, just the opinions of left leaning people. God uses people, imperfect people like Moses, King David, etc to perform His will. Donald Trump doesn’t have to be perfect…just willing to do Gods will.
From your post, I must assume in your entire life, that you never said or did anything wrong. That you have always said and done everything that every one else thought was perfect.
Oh wait, I take exception to your statements…I didn’t find it perfect. So, I guess you are NOT perfect.
There is no one more deceived than one who calls Good Evil.
Yes, let the truth come out how the COVID19 pandemic was planned by the Satanists 10 years ago, how they GM’d it, how they hoaxed us with global lockdowns – those countries which have allowed their people to mingle have had least fatalities per capita, that you are immune for life if you survive 10 days of infection. The truth does come eventually whether they like it or not!
My feelings from the onset of the pandemic ! ! To Archbishop Viganò , May Our Lord bless you with good health & strength to continue the fight against the evil media & secularism , GOD BLESS YOU 🙏🏼 We need your leadership !!
Rather more perceptive and understanding than some of notable home grown ordinaries who seem to confuse their religious office with that of a political maven. I suppose it is true that the picture often clarifies when standing a respectable distance from the action.
Thank God for this letter our president needs our prayers
Although I voted for president Trump I am disappointed in his leadership and question whether he will even read the letter, even though it somewhat gives him a little praise. Unifying- dividing, light side-dark side, hopefully we will know before our country is destroyed 🙏
William Wickham,
Not only did President Trump read the letter, he shared it via twitter, and encouraged millions of Americans to also read it.
Finally some courage from the church in a time of darkness. Too often have they stood by and turned a blind eye to moral issues that do not reflect the faith. Fear of the outcome should not drive the policy. Faith and adherence to the teaching of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit should guide our actions.
His Excellency has once more given his widsom and support for good and opposition to Evil.
As a Catholic Priest I am very happy to see one of my Superiors come forth.
Is this the same Archbishop that sought the resignation of Pope Francis? Sadly it is. Archbishop Vigano belongs on Fox News with all the other ultra right wing conservative commentators. Anyone that doesn’t see that Trump is a threat to our republic and the democratic ideals of our founding fathers will agree with a phrase as racist as calling those that speak out against the murder of George Floyd, as THE CHILDREN of DARKNESS. Racism doesn’t come any BOLDER.
Tony Palos, wrote the first words of wisdom in this sea of true blindness. Thank you.
Everything Archbishop said is truth. God bless America and God bless President Trump. God put him here to save our nation. Please pray for him i.
Elli Weisel, holocaust survivor and Nobel Laureate,stated that all it requires for evil to succeed is for good people to do nothing. As we pray for our President and for Church leaders, let us also pray that all “children of the light” will have the courage needed to stand up against evil.
“They have now decided to show their cards…” we pray that all Americans wake up to the reality of these plans! This coming election will reveal the true caliber of the American people; are we still worthy of what our Lord gave us in 1776!
Thank you Father,God for your servents of Truth…as ir will set us all free.Please grant All of your people the grace to Stand Up for this truth God Bless our President and your Holy Priest and Bishops who live to serve You and Your Holy Will.Amen
I am a Catholic ….but if his Excellency is backing Donald Trump, I am now an EX-Catholic. I cannot conceive of a more godless, despicable piece of TRASH than Trump. One would have to go to the fascist dictators of the 1930’s and 40’s to find worse. If I were to be charitable, I would hope that his Excellency has merely gone INSANE …but I don’t feel like being charitable. Archbishop, if you are courting this SCUM then you are also scum. Trump has you because of the sole issue of abortion. Don’t pretend he has any other positive traits or leadership abilities or godliness. You have sold your soul to the worst incarnation of humanity that ever infested a public office in America, and you have dragged your Church down with you.
No catholic would ever say what you have. You have shown your cards. Also you have shown Msnbc and CNN inform you Do a week of Tucker 8pm. Nothing else
John Poisson, well said. The shame is seeing how many people who consider themselves catholic who have fallen for the lies of trump.
As Christian, catholic I totally agree with Bishop!
I have no doubt that Cardinal Vigano is well aware that what he is describing is spoken of at length in chapters 17 – 19 in the Book of Revelation. The schismatic church within the Church is the harlot of Babylon allied with the Masonic mentality (kings of the earth) which lusts for money, power, and freedom from God and his Church. Clearly those Catholic politicians who have reneged on their baptismal promise to “renounce Satan” by instead supporting “pro-choice” policies are in this new schismatic church within the Church. The good news is that in the Bible passage, the forces of evil are crushed in defeat. To take another aspect on the matter, this is also clearly the fulfillment of the Fatima prophesy in which Mary spoke of the triumph of her Immaculate Heart — where she is also seen in the book of Revelation as the woman clothed in the sun in the section leading up to the section I referred to earlier in this posting.
Wisdom and courage! An answer to my prayers!
I read Archbishop Vigano’s letter to the President with much interest. Great congratulations to Archbishop Vigano, for this life on earth is but a preparation for eternal life in heaven. If good men do not speak, evil prevails. I pray daily for the Archbishop for his outspokenness which is direly needed today, and of course for President Trump, who has sacrificed a lot to make America great again and thus making the rest of the world a better place to live in. I pray for Mike Pence and family too. They are doing such a great job speaking out for the voiceless and for justice and truth to be manifested in this darkened world where Satan is the Prince – The Deceiver.
Such are the men that seek your face, O Lord!
Look for how often this man has criticized the mafia. None? Look for the Americans who give him money and you will find they are all right wing and wealthy. He lives a very comfortable life-style. Look for any help this man has given to the poor. Look for any poor government official he has ever helped. He is a wounded man who lost power and he is trying to wound anyone he can to hang on to influence. More than a person of faith he is first a political person. That he can call a liar a person of faith tells the his real story.
It was definitely worth reading Mr. President and I thank God for the both of you in your leadership positions. May Christ the King reign in your hearts always! Peace of Christ be with you both for eternity!
I could not have said it better.
Thank you Bishop.
I am Roman Catholic and will remain so to the End, even though, I had problems with certain developments with changes. sofar I was able to just find another church, more traditional.
🙏, Thank you Bishop
Is time for an intervention. Poor bishop he is out of his mind. Sad.
Thank God for Archbiship Vigano. A courageous truth-teller.
I’m sorry to have to say it, but the comments above that are full of hate for Archbishop Vigano and President Trump seem to come from the Devil himself.
Our Heavenly Father has always chosen His messengers mysteriously. God Bless Mr. Trump, imperfections and all. His aim is true and his heart is a work of art. Mr. Trump is definitely a man for this season.
Real nice !!! I stand with you
So many comments miss the point.
It’s not WHO said it, but WHAT is said.
Truth is true whether spoken by a fool or a wise man.
Hopefully backed up by some good evidence.