This godly man had visions which he put into Latin phrases, one per Pope, from Celestine II in the year 1143 to the end of times. Eight centuries ago, he was able to spin a few prophetic words about each pope which, in hindsight, all "hit the mark!!"

For instance of Pope Innocent XI, who reigned from 1676 to 1689 Malachy wrote "Bellua Insatiabilis", that is, "An insatiable beast." History records that Innocent was never "sine Cibo", that is, he was never without food!!

Here is a short list of the last 10 Popes, showing in brief, the accuracy of Malachy's prophecies:

1. The Burning Fire. PIUS X. 1903-1914. This Pope showed a burning passion for spiritual renewal in the Church.

2. Religion Laid Waste. BENEDICT XV. 1914-1922. During this Pope's reign saw Communism move into Russia where religious life was laid waste, and World War I with the death of millions of Christians who were carnage in Flanders Field and elsewhere.

3. Unshaken Faith. PIUS XI. 1922-1939. This Pope faced tremendous pressure from fascist and sinister powers in Germany and Italy, but he was an outspoken critic of Communism and Fascism which enraged Hitler.

4. An Angelic Shepherd. PIUS XII. 1939-1958. This Pope had an affinity for the spiritual world and received visions which have not been made public. Peter Bander says Pius XII "has emerged as one of the great Popes of all time," and he "was in the truest sense of the word an Angelic Pastor to the flock..."

5. Pastor and Mariner. JOHN XXIII. 1958-1963. John was a pastor to the world, much beloved, and the Patriarch of Venice. The connection to "mariner" is thus remarkable.

6. Flower of Flowers. PAUL VI. 1963-1978. Paul's coat-of-arms depicts three fleurs-de-lis, corresponding to Malachy's prophecy.

7. Of the Half Moon. JOHN PAUL I. 1978-1978. John Paul I was elected Pope on August 26, 1978, when there was a half moon. He reigned 33 days, just a little over a month. However, many think he was murdered.

8. The Labor of the Son. JOHN PAUL II. 1978-2005. John Paul II is the most travelled Pope in history. He has circled the globe numerous times, preaching to huge audiences everywhere he goes. Even though he was once shot, he has not seemed to slow down. He has recently written a book which has enjoyed a large circulation. Like the sun which never ceases to labor and provides light daily, this Pope has been incessant. John Paul II was born on May 18, 1920. On that date in the morning there was a near total eclipse of the sun over Europe...

9. The Glory of the Olive. The Order of St. Benedict has said this Pope will come from their order. It is interesting that Jesus gave his apocalyptic prophecy about the end of time from the Mount of Olives. This Pope will reign during the beginning of the tribulation Jesus spoke of.

10. PETER the Roman. This final Pope will likely be Satan, taking the form of a man named Peter who will gain a worldwide allegiance and adoration. He will be the final antichrist which prophecy students have long foretold. If it were possible, even the very elect would be deceived. Malachy's final words are:

In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock among many tribulations; after which the seven-hilled city (Rome, the seat of the Vatican) will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people.

It has been said that satan frequently mimics God. (For example the Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit ... satans version is: satan/antichrist, false prophet and the beast). It doesn't surprise me that according to this prophecy, the last (anti)popes name will have PETER in it somewhere, where the first pope appointed by Jesus Himself was PETER. It's further said that this last (anti)pope before the end of times, will have something to do with 'black' ... whether it will be his name or skin color or something else, we do not know, but it will be interesting from here on in to see how things unfold.

The destruction of this city is prophesied in Revelation 18.

Malachy's original works listed only 111 Popes, not 112. Sometime between the first and subsequent printings the 112th, Petrus Romanus, was added to Malachy's prophecy. It is not known why or by whom. It was added sometime after the 1820 publication of the prophecies.