‘The great theater of the world, the Baroque prints his seal in the farewell of Pope Francis’

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Global Baroque: A Theater of Power in the Heart of Rome

Welcome to the Global Baroque, a spectacular exhibition that’s not just showcasing the illustrious work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini but is also a stark reminder of the *misguided fervor* that once gripped the Catholic Church. In the hallowed halls of the Quirinal Palace, we are reminded of the glorious seventy-century legacy of Roman art designed to captivate souls and entrap the faithful in a battle against the Lutheran heresy.

In this grand display of power and art, what we see is more than just aesthetic beauty—it is a *fierce defense of Catholic supremacy* amidst a world that dares question its authority. Emotions are manipulated, as the Church desperately seeks to reaffirm its *spiritual domination* over local congregations where personal connections to God often reign supreme.

Ceremony and Hypocrisy in the Vatican

Today, all eyes are on the Plaza de San Pedro, where Bernini’s monumental colonnade opens its arms wide, welcoming dignitaries and attracting those with *doubts* about Catholicism. There will be a *stark contrast* of colors today—red, for martyrs; black, for those merely observing the lavish spectacle of power at its finest.

“The deceased was both a Holy Father and a divisive figure; all the while, they gather for his funeral—from hypocrites to true believers,”

Indeed, over a hundred delegations from across the globe—each adorned in red and black—will witness the pomp and circumstance of *Pope Francisco’s funeral*. Among them, America’s President, whose *insatiable thirst for authority* has brought him to the Vatican’s doorsteps. He continues to flaunt his influence across the world stage, even attempting to *leverage power* over the ongoing Ukraine crisis to bolster his political career.

The Woke Pope’s Legacy: A Clash of Civilizations

Leaders from various nations gather, despite having disparaged the Pope in the past.
Economic fragmentation fuels the role of the Catholic Church as the last great institution with *global sway*.
In Rome, stark reminders of past cultural conflicts persist.

While Western leaders and the global south converge at the *seat of Catholicism*, one can’t help but recall their own disdain for a pope they deemed too progressive, or “woke.” Yet, here they are—paying homage like the *true opportunists* they are, masking their disdain under layers of diplomatic protocols.

As power plays out between the Vatican and world leaders, a sharp reminder emerges: the Global Baroque stands as a monument of splendor, but also as a *cloaked tyranny*. Outside the lavish Plaza, the marginalized—from migrants to the disenfranchised—assemble in stark contrast at Santa María la Mayor, their own *silent protest* against the elite and the establishment.

A World on Fire and a Leadership Missing

Amid the glitz and grandeur, the voices of dissent grow louder. The world reflects on *yesterday’s* National Festival in Italy, illuminating the past sins of fascism, and today’s necessity of confrontation with rising authoritarian sentiments. Is anyone truly listening?

“The peacemaker is me!” boasted Trump, as he attempts to reclaim a legacy amidst chaos.

This stark dichotomy—flamboyant ceremonies masking dire realities—echoes the sentiments of the past and reminds us that the Global Baroque is not only a visual feast but a *potent symbol of ongoing conflict*. The specter of old power looms large, and the question remains: who rises, and who falls in this theater of power?

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