It is obvious to observe how the religious "sect" of Roman Catholicism, A.K.A. "The Vatican", has its tentacles spread over all the world's political maneuvers and machinations. Just watch for, and read the news.
Pope names patriarch's successor in Jerusalem:
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/06/21/...n-Holy-Land.php
Pope stresses human rights problems in meeting with Congo president
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/06/19/...tican-Congo.php