Power Index Rank #120
Vatican
COUNTRY · Sovereign nation tracked in the LeadersCartel Power Index
1
/ 100
MONITORED
1
High Signals
4
Emerging
0
Watch
0
Weak
Intelligence Brief
Vatican holds a monitored position in the LeadersCartel Power Index at rank #98 with a score of 1.8/100. Signal intelligence tracks Vatican across 62 sources with 1H/4E/0W active signal distribution.
Key developments include: Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks, and Pope Leo XIV blasts ‘delusion of omnipotence’ fueling the US-Israeli war in Iran.
Vatican maintains significant linkage with Pope Francis, Donald Trump, Iran across shared intelligence signals.
Analysis updated April 12, 2026 at 08:00 UTC · Powered by RAVEN
Influence Sectors
Defense
Active Intelligence Signals
• HIGH0.95
Pope Leo XIV Escalates Vatican Criticism of US-Iran War as 'Idolatry'; Historic Papal Engagement Signals Church-State Confrontation
Pope Leo XIV intensifies Vatican opposition to the US-Iran conflict, declaring 'Enough of the idolatry' and condemning the 'delusion of omnipotence' driving US and Israeli military strategy. The Pope'
• EMERGING0.69
Greens Call for Australia Pressure on Israel: Regional Opposition Escalates Against 'Disastrous, Illegal, Immoral' Lebanon War Amid Iran Ceasefire
Australian Greens demand increased pressure on Israel over military operations in Lebanon, characterizing the campaign as 'disastrous, illegal, and immoral.' The regional political opposition reflects
• EMERGING0.67
Emmanuel Macron Engages Vatican Leadership: French President Discusses War, Peace, and Global Stability With Pope Leo Amid Geopolitical Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron meets Pope Leo to discuss global conflicts, peace frameworks, and international stability amid escalating Middle East tensions and NATO alliance strain. Diplomatic eng