The prophecies of the Irish saint Malachy, the 12th century bishop of Armagh who predicted all the popes, have thrilled and dismayed readers for
centuries. He has stated there will be only one more pope after the
current one, and during his reign comes the end of the world.
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12th century Irish prophet claimed Pope Benedict XVI would be the
second to last pope — and the end of the world would come with the
next pontiff's reign.
12th century Irish prophet claimed Pope Benedict XVI would be the
second to last pope — and the end of the world would come with the
next pontiff's reign.
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