
The Vatican's official newspaper L'Osservatore Romano published a theological essay by Marinella Perroni arguing that Genesis contains no devil, no original sin, and that classical demonology is merely borrowed mythology — directly contradicting centuries of Christian doctrine. This represents a significant prophetic signal of the great apostasy Scripture warns will characterise the last days, as foundational truths about sin, Satan, and humanity's need for a Saviour are dismantled from within the institutional church itself. Paul warned Timothy that the time would come when people would 'not endure sound doctrine' and would turn aside to myths, while Jesus warned of false teachers arising from within who would deceive many.