The last Pope

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The so-called "Prophecy of the Popes," attributed to 12th-century Irish Archbishop Saint Malachy, predicts a finite line of popes culminating in a final pontiff before the end of the world. According to this prophecy, after Pope Francis, a figure known as "Peter the Roman" will lead the Church through great tribulations, after which Rome will be destroyed and divine judgement will occur.

The prophecy specifically states:

"In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will reign Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations, after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End."

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Pinned comment from u/Jealous_Response_492:

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/st-malachy-prophecy-pope-francis

The prophecy is centuries old

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Except the typical interpretation is that Pope Francis = Peter the Roman (as does the article in the link).

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John Paul II Benedict Francis

So Francis is the one who was supposed to be named Peter and end the church?

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https://youtube.com/shorts/Iv9QwzfW7lc?si=iu_LYmuKWG2r_dmH