Revisiting The Prophecy of the Popes: What Should We Really Be Watching For?

With the news of Pope Francis’ passing at the age of 88, many believers are once again turning their eyes to an old and mysterious prediction known as the Prophecy of the 112 Popes. For centuries, this prophecy has stirred the imaginations of scholars, skeptics, and saints alike. But as students of Bible prophecy, how should we view it in light of Scripture? What weight should we give it in a time when spiritual deception and end-time confusion abound? The Prophecy of the 112 Popes The so-called “Prophecy of the Popes” is attributed to St. Malachy, a 12th-century Irish archbishop....