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Peter Thiel to Host Controversial Antichrist Lectures in Rome

3/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

Peter Thiel, billionaire co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, will host invitation-only lectures on the Antichrist in Rome from March 15 to 18.
The talks examine Thiel's belief that a powerful figure opposing Christ could emerge to establish a totalitarian one-world government.
The lectures follow a similar series Thiel held in San Francisco last year.
Catholic institutions initially linked to the event have distanced themselves and denied involvement.

History

Historical Context

The First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD established key Christian doctrines to combat heresies, reflecting early Church efforts to unify beliefs. This historical context resonates with Peter Thiel's recent lectures in Rome, which highlight ongoing tensions between modern interpretations of faith and traditional doctrines, underscoring Christianity's enduring struggle with authority and governance in contemporary society.

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Story summary

Peter Thiel, billionaire co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, will host invitation-only lectures on the Antichrist in Rome from March 15 to 18.
The talks examine Thiel's belief that a powerful figure opposing Christ could emerge to establish a totalitarian one-world government.
The lectures follow a similar series Thiel held in San Francisco last year.
Catholic institutions initially linked to the event have distanced themselves and denied involvement.

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