While acknowledging that the Gospels likely contain **most** of the key events of Jesus' life... > Has the Vatican ever acknowledged that the New Testament may be missing **some** key parts of Jesus' life? Emphasis: The original authors of the Bible, who trace their lineage to the Evangelists, did the best they could to compile accounts of the *key* parts of Jesus' life, they could not (and in fact did not) bear witness to Jesus' entire life. And consequently, they may have unknowingly omitted key parts of His life.

I have watched a dozen of YouTube videos on the identity of the Sea Beast mentioned in the book of Revelation. Almost all these channels conclude that the sea beast is a religious institution that already exists. There are also thousands of website online that make the same allegations. The first evidence they use to point to the RCC as the sea beast is the Daniel prophecy about a *future institution that shall think to change the times and the law.* **Daniel 7:25** >He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall oppress the holy ones of the Most High; and he shall think to change the times and the law It is common knowledge that the Pope transferred the day of worship from Saturday to Sunday which was also known as the Lord's day in those days hence a fulfillment of shall think to change the times which is the time of worship. The Catholic Church also persecuted Protestants and they have apologized for this many times hence a fulfillment of "shall oppress the Holy Ones of the Most High". Some of those fleeing the religious persecution in Europe fled to America where they declared each individual had a right to freedom of worship. The second proof they use to identify the RCC as the Sea Beast is the Biblical verse that says the beast is *seated on seven hills and seven mountains* and there is only one city in the entire world that fits this description: **The Vatican**. **Revelation 17:9** >This calls for a mind with wisdom: the seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman is seated The third evidence they point to is that the sea beast has already been given *authority over every tongue, tribe and nation* which is a **power only held by the RCC as it's the only institution found in all countries of the world** **Revelation 13:7** >And it was given authority over every tribe, people, language and nation Lastly but not least, the third evidence is the *color of clothes Pontiffs and Cardinals use during masses and sermons*. **Revelation 17:4** >The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and jewels and pearls, holding in her hand a golden cup. It is crystal clear that priests use clothes made in Scarlet and Purple and there are golden cups all around during regular masses. How do Catholics defend their faith from these allegations?

The seat of the Bishop of Rome is called "the Holy See". What does "see" mean? Does it mean “Holy Sea”, as the word “see” could be an archaic spelling of the word “sea”. It would make sense, because there is an unholy sea in the Bible also, called “Lake of fire”. It sure sounds like “Holy Sea”, because it makes most sense language-wise.

Other than a few documents, most of the Vatican archives are kept secret from the public. What is the official explanation for this? As an outside observer, it seems like the secrecy might be to hide evidence for mistakes committed within the church, but I imagine the church would explain it differently.

What is the meaning of this statue in Vatican City?