The Prophecy of the Popes (Latin: Prophetia Sancti Malachiae Archiepiscopi, de Summis Pontificibus, "Prophecy of Saint-Archbishop Malachy, concerning the Supreme Pontiffs") is a series of 112 short, cryptic phrases in Latin which purport to predict the Catholic popes (along with a few antipopes), beginning with Celestine II.

The only Dutch pope; last non-Italian to be elected pope until John Paul II in 1978. Tutor of Emperor Charles V. Came to the papacy in the midst of one of its greatest crises, threatened not only by Lutheranism to the north but also by the advance of the Ottoman Turks to the east.

Jun 3, 2013 · Tom Horn and Cris Putnam have written the book of books demonstrating Pope Francis to be the last pope. Yes, folks, the end of the world is upon us. The book is called Petrus Romanus: The Final Pope is Here, published in 2012.

Mar 26, 2022 · An Irish saint's eerie prophecy that Pope Francis will be the last Pontiff Irish Saint Malachy, the 12th-century bishop of Armagh, prophesied that there would be only one more pope after...

Jun 25, 2016 · Also known as the "Prophesy of Malachy," the prediction is attributed to Saint Philipp Neri – according to which, Pope Francis may be considered to be the last pope. (Story continues below)

Sep 17, 2013 · The prophecy goes on to say of the supposed final pope: “In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will sit Peter the Roman, who will pasture his sheep in many tribulations, and when these things are finished, the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the dreadful judge will judge his people.

Jan 1, 2025 · Pope Zachary (Zacharias in Greek and Latin) was the last ethnically Greek pope, serving as the head of the Roman Church. Zachary reigned from 741 to 752 AD during a tumultuous period of change and uncertainty in papal history.

Oct 6, 2017 · In the history of the Church, there have been 266 popes, from St. Peter to Pope Francis. Some popes have also been members of religious orders, such as: Disciple of Jesus from whom he received the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven, according to Matthew 16:18-19 .

Dec 19, 2024 · Known as the “Prophecy of the Popes,” it is attributed to Saint Malachy, a 12th-century Irish bishop. This mysterious document consists of 112 Latin phrases, each purportedly describing a pope from Celestine II in 1143 to a final pontiff …

Following the death of Cardinal Paulo Evaristo Arns in December 2016, Benedict became the last living person appointed cardinal by Pope Paul VI. [266] Benedict in 2019. In June 2017, Benedict received newly created cardinals in his chapel and spoke …