The prophecy suggests that the 112th pope, “Peter the Roman,” would be the last, presiding over the Church during a time of great tribulation, culminating in the destruction of Rome and the Last Judgment. Many interpreters have associated Pope Francis, who became the 112th pope in 2013, with this final figure, citing his Italian heritage (his parents were Italian immigrants to Argentina) and his chosen name, Francis, which connects to Saint Francis of Assisi, whose father was named Pietro (Italian for Peter).
That would be St. Malachy of the 12th century.
Francis never fit the bill as a "Peter the Roman", not his name, and he's not from Rome.
While interesting, I don't know if I would place much credence in it.
The prophecy suggests that the 112th pope, “Peter the Roman,” would be the last, presiding over the Church during a time of great tribulation, culminating in the destruction of Rome and the Last Judgment. Many interpreters have associated Pope Francis, who became the 112th pope in 2013, with this final figure, citing his Italian heritage (his parents were Italian immigrants to Argentina) and his chosen name, Francis, which connects to Saint Francis of Assisi, whose father was named Pietro (Italian for Peter).
I understand; I just think it is a stretch.
I thought there was a specific number of Popes given and Francis was the last.
And yet here we are.