The death of Pope Francis has sent Catholics all over the world into prolonged mourning. Known for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and efforts to reform the Catholic Church, this pope’s death marks the end of a highly-regarded and much -beloved papacy. As everyone waits to see what happens next, a centuries-old prophecy attributed to Saint Malachy, a 12th century Irish archbishop, is drawing renewed attention. Known as the Prophecy of the Popes, it lists 112 pontiffs of the future and describes each with a cryptic Latin motto, culminating in a final pope called "Peter the Roman." This figure, according to the prophecy, will lead the Catholic Church through great trials and tribulations, after which Rome will face destruction
