Cologne Cathedral: AROPL Believers Declare the New Pope Has Already Been Chosen

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21st and in the days leading up to the conclave to elect his successor, a unique voice echoed across Christian grounds in Europe. The believers of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, followers of the Mahdi Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem, gathered at symbolic Christian landmarks to proclaim a bold message: God has already chosen the new Pope.

According to the faith, Aba Al-Sadiq is the divinely appointed successor for this age — a man who has called humanity for over a decade to the supremacy of God, proclaiming the message of divine justice, truth, and unity. For his followers, this is not merely a religious claim but a spiritual truth rooted in divine revelation.

On May 8th, a striking international gathering took place in front of Germany’s iconic Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) — a towering symbol of Catholic faith and European heritage. But this was no protest. It was a peaceful assembly of spiritual solidarity, drawing believers from Germany, Azerbaijan, Syria, Iran, Turkey, Russia, and Serbia, united in one purpose: to share a message they believe is divinely ordained.

The mission is not to convert, but to share — to present the truth as revealed by God, and to invite every sincere soul to listen, reflect, and decide freely. True spiritual leadership does not arise from institutional power, elections, or tradition, but is divinely appointed. It comes only from God.

The presence at the Cologne Cathedral was deeply symbolic. It marked a divine confrontation between inherited tradition and living revelation. As the voices of the believers echoed through the square, the proof was established before the eyes and ears of all who witnessed it.

"Surely in this is a reminder for whoever has a ˹mindful˺ heart and lends an attentive ear." — Qur’an, Surah Qaf (50:37)

“He who has ears, let him hear.” — Matthew 11:15

These verses served as spiritual anchors for the event, calling upon both Muslims and Christians to awaken their hearts and minds in a time of great transition.

The gathering once again showcased that the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light is not just about preaching ideals; it is about living them. The faith stands firmly against all forms of sectarianism, racism, and nationalism, and upholds the unity of humanity. Their message in Cologne was one of inclusion, not division.

This was not an isolated event. AROPL communities are hosting similar gatherings around the world, each one breathing new hope into their surroundings, offering a future grounded in divine justice and mercy. The Cologne gathering left a lasting impression, not just as a religious event, but as a moment of reflection for all those who encountered it.