Next Pope is the last Pope according to Prophecy?

Next Pope is the last Pope according to Prophecy?

Speculation allegedly originated from doomsday fans who said that Saint Malachy, an Irish saint who lived in the 12th century, made a “prophecy” that a certain “Petrus Romanus” (Peter the Roman) will be the 112th and final pope. His election, rumors say, will lead to the destruction of the Catholic church and the whole world.

One of the phrases in the purported writings of St. Malachy reads: “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 leading candidate for the papal post is Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson. Reports said that Turkson is a member of the Roman Curia (Court of Rome). However experts believe that the so-called Malachy Prophecy is fake.