A wave of controversy has erupted across Christian circles following a series of bold statements and prophecies by Prophet Uebert Angel,the founder of Spirit Embassy The GoodNews Church. The world renown and respected but often polarizing Zimbabwean-born televangelist recently came under heavy fire from the Roman Catholic community after making remarks that challenged core Catholic traditions and issued prophecies that directly concern the highest echelons of the Vatican.
In a sermon aired globally via GoodNews TV and social media platforms, Prophet Angel criticized the practice of praying to Mary, the mother of Jesus, a longstanding devotion in Catholic theology. “Nowhere in the Bible does it say to pray to Mary,” Angel stated. “There’s no scripture that endorses prayer to anyone except God, in the name of Jesus Christ.” His remarks sparked instant backlash, particularly from devout Catholics who view Marian devotion as both scripturally justified and spiritually enriching.
Tensions escalated further when Prophet Angel declared during another live service that the current Pope, Francis, is “the Antichrist”, a claim he says was revealed to him by divine prophecy. “He fits every prophetic marker,” Angel said. “And soon the world will see it for themselves.” He went on to deliver a chilling prophecy: that Pope Francis would soon die and be succeeded by “an American Pope,” the same prophecy that was prophesied by the late Prophet William M. Branham in 1954 , according to the prophet, this will play a significant role in future global religious-political events.
These pronouncements have triggered outrage among Catholic leaders and laypeople alike. Various Catholic dioceses across Africa, Europe, and South America have publicly condemned Angel’s ministry as “blasphemy”, “this isn’t christianity” and “deeply offensive.” A joint statement from a regional Catholic bishops’ conference called the prophecy “an affront to the unity of the Christian faith” and accused Angel of stoking division among believers.
Catholic theologians argue that Angel’s interpretations lack theological rigor. “He takes apocalyptic symbolism and weaponizes it against the Holy Father,” said Fr. Emmanuel Tavares, a Jesuit priest based in Rome. “This isn’t just anti-Catholic sentiment — it’s an attack on the Body of Christ
Meanwhile, Spirit Embassy congregants and supporters of Prophet Angel have doubled down on his message, celebrating his boldness and spiritual insight. Online, hashtags like #TrueProphet and #PopeProphecy have trended within charismatic Christian spaces. Many believers argue that Prophet Angel is simply “exposing false doctrines” and standing for Biblical truth in an era of increasing spiritual compromise.
Despite the pushback, Prophet Angel has remained resolute. In a recent follow-up broadcast, he reiterated his stance and challenged critics to study the Bible for themselves. “It’s not about hate, it’s about truth,” he said. “If truth offends, then it’s doing its job.”
As the situation unfolds, the schism between Spirit Embassy’s prophetic worldview and the Roman Catholic establishment seems to be deepening. With millions watching from both sides, the religious and political implications of Angel’s words and whether or not his prophecies will come to pass are being closely monitored around the globe.
For now, what began as a theological critique has morphed into a full-scale ideological clash, bringing to the forefront long-standing differences between charismatic prophecy movements and traditional Christian denominations.
How long will this tension remain ? Or will it turn into something uglier ?
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