There is a prophecy by St Malachy which describes 111 or 112 Popes from his time until the end of the current world order. This article is prompted by the resignation of the current Pope - the 111th predicted Pope known as Gloria Olivae or Pope Benedict the XVI.
Here are some news articles:
http://www.smh.com.au/world/pope-benedict-xvi-resigns-because-of-failing-health-20130211-2e95l.html
The following are some other sites talking about the prophecy:
"PETER THE ROMAN - The 112th prophesy states: "In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Petrus Romanus, 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." The last pope may just cut Catholics loose from unity and the papacy, causing total disruption and confusion."
http://www.bibleprobe.com/last10popes.htm
"The Prophecy of the Popes, attributed to Saint Malachy, is a list of 112 short phrases in Latin. They purport to describe each of the Roman Catholic popes (along with a few anti-popes), beginning with Pope Celestine II (elected in 1143) and concluding with current pope Benedict XVI's successor, a pope described in the prophecy as "Peter the Roman", whose pontificate will end in the destruction of the city of Rome."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prophecy_of_the_Popes
"PETRUS ROMANUS: THE FINAL POPE IS HERE: REVEALS FOR THE FIRST TIME..."
http://www.forbiddengate.com/
"Approximately 900 years ago, Pope Innocent II summoned Saint Malachy, a popular archbishop, to Rome to update the Vatican on the status of Malachy's Northern Ireland diocese. Malachy made the arduous journey from Northern Ireland to Italy and gave his full report."
http://www.examiner.com/article/catholic-prophecy-the-final-pope-is-here
"This study is an analysis based on private revelation and observations of what is taking place now. It is not to be taken as an official position of the Church. It is good to remind us of the words of the Lord: "stay awake.""
http://www.theworkofgod.org/Pope/saint_malachy_prophecies.htm
"Now, according to prophecy, the 112th Pope will step up to head the Church, and he will be named Petrus Romanus, or Peter the Roman."
http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-news/petrus-romanus-900-year-old-prophecy-says-next-pope-will-oversee-end-of-days_02112013
Looks at the potential next Pope as Peter Turkson - the cardinal from Ghana
http://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2013/02/is-this-man-petrus-romanus-2575686.html
Recent questions and comments about the Pope's resignation and the next Pope.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130211145445AAxX9VY
Here are some news articles:
http://www.smh.com.au/world/pope-benedict-xvi-resigns-because-of-failing-health-20130211-2e95l.html
The following are some other sites talking about the prophecy:
"PETER THE ROMAN - The 112th prophesy states: "In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Petrus Romanus, 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." The last pope may just cut Catholics loose from unity and the papacy, causing total disruption and confusion."
http://www.bibleprobe.com/last10popes.htm
"The Prophecy of the Popes, attributed to Saint Malachy, is a list of 112 short phrases in Latin. They purport to describe each of the Roman Catholic popes (along with a few anti-popes), beginning with Pope Celestine II (elected in 1143) and concluding with current pope Benedict XVI's successor, a pope described in the prophecy as "Peter the Roman", whose pontificate will end in the destruction of the city of Rome."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prophecy_of_the_Popes
"PETRUS ROMANUS: THE FINAL POPE IS HERE: REVEALS FOR THE FIRST TIME..."
http://www.forbiddengate.com/
"Approximately 900 years ago, Pope Innocent II summoned Saint Malachy, a popular archbishop, to Rome to update the Vatican on the status of Malachy's Northern Ireland diocese. Malachy made the arduous journey from Northern Ireland to Italy and gave his full report."
http://www.examiner.com/article/catholic-prophecy-the-final-pope-is-here
"This study is an analysis based on private revelation and observations of what is taking place now. It is not to be taken as an official position of the Church. It is good to remind us of the words of the Lord: "stay awake.""
http://www.theworkofgod.org/Pope/saint_malachy_prophecies.htm
"Now, according to prophecy, the 112th Pope will step up to head the Church, and he will be named Petrus Romanus, or Peter the Roman."
http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-news/petrus-romanus-900-year-old-prophecy-says-next-pope-will-oversee-end-of-days_02112013
Looks at the potential next Pope as Peter Turkson - the cardinal from Ghana
http://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2013/02/is-this-man-petrus-romanus-2575686.html
Recent questions and comments about the Pope's resignation and the next Pope.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130211145445AAxX9VY
