Some interpretations suggest the end of the Papal Prophecies signals a coming chastisement for Rome, followed by the appearance of the Great Monarch and Angelic Pontiff, as in other saints prophecies. This sequence does not fix a date, and warns only that these events signal a transition rather than the absolute end.
Attributed vision of a long list of future popes, each described in a brief Latin motto, allegedly presented to Pope Innocent II. The series is said to predict the main features of each pope until the last days, including anti-popes. Scholars debate authenticity; the prophecies appeared publicly in 1590.
The final line warns of “Petrus Romanus” Peter the Roman, who will “pasture his sheep in many tribulations.” After his reign, Rome will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge his people. Traditionally interpreted as a prophecy concerning the persecution of the Church and the approach of the last days, not necessarily the literal last pope.