The catholic church is literally the state Pagan religion of Rome after giving itself a facelift to accommodate christianity. Literally the same organization unbroken from that time. Every tradition and holiday has pagan origins handed down over the years, even the concept of nuns (vestal virgins).
The Vatican always has creepy symbolism.
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The way I see it, there are only two options.
The catholic church is literally the state Pagan religion of Rome after giving itself a facelift to accommodate christianity. Literally the same organization unbroken from that time. Every tradition and holiday has pagan origins handed down over the years, even the concept of nuns (vestal virgins).