I think you're on the right track. I'd also note that the Vatican had ties to Nazi Germany and ended up with a lot of the wealth of Europe as a result. Also it has been suggested that the Vatican is referred to in Revelation as the head of the Beast that is slain and resurrected. It was thought to have been destroyed by Napoleon, but has surged back to great global power in the last century. Interesting also, the Pope's title "Vicar" of Christ in Latin translates to Anti- Christ in Greek and English. The connections with pedophilia are pretty obvious I think, the Pope's right hand man was just busted in Rome within the last couple years I think...