Is There A Connection Between Roman Catholicism and Islam?

There's a new religion in town: Chrislam. (photo Ai-generated)

Well … Mike Gendron, who was a devout Catholic for over 30 years, in his May 2018 Newsletter has the following ──

Common Bonds Between Islam and Catholicism

Will the world’s two largest religions converge and be the catalyst for the prophesied one-world religion? At first glance, the two faiths appear to be vastly different but under close inspection, they have more common bonds than differences. In 1994 the Vatican issued a publication entitled: “Spiritual Bonds Which Unite Us: 16 Years of Christian-Muslim Dialogue.” After extensive study and research, I put forth 10 common bonds that will help unite these two religions.

I. Both Esteem and Honor Mary - Muslims and Catholics both call her, “Our Lady.” and venerate her as a pure and holy saint. Mary is mentioned more in the [Koran] than the Bible.

II. Both Seek Messages from Apparitions of Mary - Many of the messages make it clear she is coming for all her children including Muslims, Catholics and Protestants and that people of all religions can be saved apart from Jesus Christ as long as they are good.

III. Both Are Anti-Semitic - The Vatican has issued over 100 antisemitic documents and taught the Jews should be cursed because they killed Christ. Mohammed words recorded in a hadith say, “The last day will not come until the Muslims destroy the Jews.”

IV. Both Embrace Another Jesus - Catholicism has a counterfeit Jesus whose death on the cross was not sufficient to save them. Islam also has a counterfeit Jesus (Isa) who did not die on a cross and is not God, only a prophet.

V. Both Seek World Dominion - Both religions rule with an autocratic government and have a history of forced conversions and killing those who oppose them. Could these religions which control people with indoctrination, intimidation, and fear be a precursor to the rule of Anti-christ?

VI. Both Deny the Authority of Scripture - The pagan beliefs of both religions stand opposed to the Bible. Muslims reject the Bible as the final revelation from God declaring that God has revealed a final testament: the [Koran] which is their supreme authority.

VII. Both Use Prayer Beads to Avoid Punishment - Catholics pray the rosary to remit punishment for sin. Muslins use 99 beads that correspond to the names of God. Praying to Allah five times a day is an act of obedience to escape the punishment imposed on those who do not pray.

VIII. Both Take Pilgrimages to Obtain Favor from God - Catholics take pilgrimages for religious purification and the promise of indulgences. Muslims take pilgrimages to Mecca, a mandatory religious duty that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime.

IX. Both Have Human Mediators - Catholics rely on the priesthood to dispense salvation through sacraments and seek Mary to intercede with God on their behalf. Muslims rely on the intercession of Muhammad on judgment day. He will prostrate himself before Allah who will say, ‘O Muhammad! speak, it will be heard; and be given; intercede, and it will be approved.’

X. Both Have a Works-Righteousness Salvation - Allah will place one’s good and evil works on the divine scale: "Those whose scales are light are those who lose their souls in hell" (Sura 23:102,103). In Catholicism, sacraments, good works and obeying the law are necessary for salvation.

(https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Common-Bonds-Between-Islam---Catholicism.html?soid=1103609831924&aid=AJJ4Pc81tHg).

The Koran I have in my library reads ──

“Those whose good deeds weigh heavy in the scales shall triumph, but those whose deeds are light shall forfeit their souls and abide in Hell for ever. The fire will scorch their faces and they will writhe in anguish.” – 23:102,103.

Even though we here at the Church of Jesus Christ Online Ministries surely wouldn’t word things exactly like he does, there are indeed similarities between Roman Catholicism and Islam.

Both indeed are obsessed with Marianism and apparitions. In fact, May is the month that all Roman Catholics dedicate to their understanding of Mary. The majority believe that our Lord Jesus’ mother appeared in Fatima, Portugal, on May 13th, 1917.

Interestingly, the founder of Islam, Muhammad, apparently, had four daughters ── Fatima, Ruqayya, Umm Kulthum, and Zaynab. Fatima is revered in both Sunni and Shia traditions.

The Vatican designed a new-age-style cross encircled by the crescent moon of Islam

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, throughout his see, had made many pro-Islamic statements. 1 Also, the Vatican designed in 2019, what they are calling “a new age-style cross encircled by the crescent moon of Islam.” Surely a Chrislam cross.

Well … as far as God’s living and holy word goes ── the Holy Bible ── Moslems believe that Jews and Christians corrupted it, and thus, cannot be trusted to be the word of God. Now, strangely enough, they do believe that God (whom they call Allah ── the Allah of Islam, however, is not the God of the Bible) used Jesus, yet they deny His deity and His glorious resurrection.

The Roman Catholics do accept the Holy Bible as the word of God, but believe that it is the Vatican that interprets the Bible, along with its nearly 2,000-year-long traditions ── and certainly since the rule of Emperor Constantine II. So, the overall majority of Roman Catholics do not believe Scripture the same as we do ── i.e., the Church of Jesus Christ Online Ministries.

As for the Roman Catholic Church and a future Confederation of Islam working together ── yes, it is coming. So says God’s living word ── and, it could be related to this dual prophecy ──

“’ And after the sixty-two weeks Messiah [speaking of our Lord Jesus Christ] shall be cut off, but not for Himself; And the people of the prince who is to come Shall destroy the city [this did occur in 70 A.D.] and the sanctuary. The end of it shall be with a flood, And till the end of the war desolations are determined. 27) Then [H]e shall confirm a covenant with many for ONE WEEK [one week = 7 years]; But in the middle of the week [on a Wednesday] He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, Even until the consummation, which is determined, Is poured out on the desolate.’” – Daniel 9:26-27.

At the very beginning of His WORK OF GOD, our Lord Jesus Christ taught His twelve disciples, whom God the Father had called unto Him (cf. John 17:24), the very Message given to Him by His Father concerning the soon-coming Kingdom of God. Then, after 3 ½ years, our Lord Jesus finished that initial phase of the Work of God, which Father had given Him to do. In His final prayer to Father, He says, “’ I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do’” – John 17:4. Daniel 9:27, a two-fold prophecy, speaks of a remaining 3 ½ years of an end-time work. I briefly mention this in our free no-obligation online PDF booklet “Satan’s World” section ‘Satan’s sign and lying wonders’. Minister Michael C Garrett also speaks of this ──

“Daniel 9 gives us a clue: Contains what is often referred to as the SEVENTY WEEKS PROPHECY. Verse 27 – Remember, in verse 25 we see the word “Messiah.” That’s who we’re talking about here in verse 27. The “he,” who – JESUS CHRIST – “he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week;” which in Bible parlance, one day for a year – this is SEVEN YEARS. “But in the middle of the week, He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering.” Now, who was the ultimate sacrifice? Jesus Christ. When did He die? When was He executed? He was executed on a WEDNESDAY, in the middle of the week. His human life ended after 3½ years of His public ministry. It was SEVEN YEARS. He was supposed to have a very special dispensation. And He lived upon this earth for 3½ years, it begs the question: What became of the other 3½ years? Well, the other 3½ years will be fulfilled in those events upon His return and for 3½ years ── the Millennium.”

(Garrett, M.C. Notes Concerning the Feast of Tabernacles and the Last Great Day, 28 Sept. 2019, pgs. 16-17).

I also want you to notice that not only will the Roman Catholic Church work together with a future conglomerate of Islamic nations, called ‘king of the South’ in God’s word, but His living word also shows us that this future great religious leader will turn against this “Madhi” ── this final ‘king of the South.’ Notice the following dual prophecy, showing us that this final Islamic power will be defeated ──

“’ At the time of the end the king of the South shall attack him [a final Catholic-led European civic and military leader, called the ‘king of the North’]; and the king of the North shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter the countries [the Middle Eastern countries], overwhelm them, and pass through. 41) He shall also enter the Glorious Land [Palestine], and many countries shall be overthrown; but these [initially] shall escape from his hand: Edom [which is Turkey], Moab [which is Iraq], and the prominent people of Ammon [or Jordan]. 42) He shall stretch out his hand [the ‘king of the North’] against the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape’” – Daniel 11:40-42.

Now … the following end-time prophecy given to the Prophet Ezekiel also concerns the great and terrible Day of the Lord, “a day of clouds, the time of the Gentiles” ── which is exactly what we are speaking about here. Now, mind you, even today most of these following nations are primarily Islamic! THE DAY OF THE LORD! It is prophetically linked to the meaning of the Day of Atonement. And it’s in the future, and we’re simply not that far away from it. Prophet Daniel in chapter 11, verses 40-43 shows us that Edom (Turkey) will initially escape the wrath of the final Catholic-led European ‘king of the North.’ Prophet Ezekiel shows us that Egypt and her allies, including Arabs, will be DESTROYED!

“’ For the DAY is near [speaking of the Day of the Lord], even the day of the LORD is near; it will be a day of clouds, the time of the Gentiles. 4) The sword shall come upon Egypt, And great anguish shall be in Ethiopia, When the slain fall in Egypt, And they take away her wealth, And her foundations are broken down’” – Ezekiel 30:3-4.

Notice that none of these verses mentions Edom (Turkey) being destroyed at that time. This utter destruction of Turkey will come later.

~ be sure to read our free no-obligation online PDF booklet by Minister Michael C Garrett, “TURKEY Is going to betray HIS BROTHERS! Turkey In Prophecy” ~

A reference – a time setting – note verse 15 of Obadiah 1 ── ‘the Day of the LORD upon all the nations is near.’ This is an end-time prophecy! Let’s pick it up at Verse 8 – “’ Will I not in that day,’ says the LORD, ‘Even destroy the wise men from Edom [Edom, Esau, Turkey, they all mean the same], And understanding from the mountains of Esau? 9) Then your mighty men, O Teman [Ottoman], shall be dismayed, To the end that everyone from the mountains of Esau May be cut off by slaughter.’ 10) ‘For violence against your brother Jacob, Shame shall cover you, And you shall be cut off forever. 11) In the day that you stood on the other side - In the day that strangers carried captive his forces, When foreigners entered his gates And cast lots for Jerusalem – Even you were as one of them.’” – It’s VERY CLEAR what He’s talking about – the sack of Israel (modern-day Israel) and Jerusalem, forces being carried off, and Edom (Turkey) has a direct hand in it!!

Edom (modern-day Turkey) certainly wants Jerusalem destroyed and will be a part of the conglomerate of Islamic nations called the end-time ‘king of the South.’

So, yes, both the Vatican and Islam are Anti-Semitic, and for a short time will be in cooperation with each other. Let us recall that many within the Roman Catholic Church, during the final days of World War II, collaborated with the Nazi regime! 2

However, it will end up not turning out very well for this end-time Islamic confederation of nations, or the Roman Catholic Church (cf. Revelation 17:1).

The stage is being set on the world scene for these end-time prophecies of our great and awesome God to be fulfilled! □

1 David Hollenbach, Pope Francis’ Encyclical and Solidarity with Muslims, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, 14 Oct 2020.

2 cf. James, Douglas, The Catholic Church and the Nazi Regime: Collaboration, Complicity, and Resistance, Dorset Eye, 7 Feb 2025.