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3 days ago · 1. What is “the prophecy of the popes?” It is an alleged private revelation given to the medieval figure St. Malachy. The prophecy consists of a list of 112 short phrases — enigmatic mottoes in Latin that are supposed to represent the popes from St. Malachy’s time onward. 2. Who was St. Malachy?
Jul 8, 2024 · After Todeschini-Piccolómini’s brief reign as Pope Pius III, his heirs convinced Michelangelo to complete the statues in 1504 and a new contract was drawn. The four statutes in the lower niches were completed with the help of assistants and represent the Saints Peter, Augustine, Gregory, and Paul.
1 day ago · Pope Julius II ( Latin: Iulius II; Italian: Giulio II; born Giuliano della Rovere; 5 December 1443 – 21 February 1513) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1503 to his death, in February 1513.
5 days ago · Before embarking to lead the crusade personally, Pope Pius II fell ill and died, so Borgia would need to ensure the election of yet another ally to the papacy to maintain his position as vice-chancellor.
Jul 5, 2024 · Pius III was pope for 27 calendar days, Sept. 22–Oct. 18, 1503. He was born Francesco Todeschini in Siena. He was the nephew of Pope Pius II, a famous Renaissance-era pope.
Jun 20, 2024 · Two of them – Pius II and Pius III – were elected popes. Cardinal-elect Lojudice is probably not in line to succeed Francis, but the current pope likely has plans to make him the next ...
1 day ago · Pope Pius XI (Italian: Pio XI), born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti (Italian: [amˈbrɔ:dʒo daˈmja:no aˈkille ˈratti]; 31 May 1857 – 10 February 1939), was the Bishop of Rome and supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church from 6 February 1922 to 10 February 1939.
