the prophecy of the popes. The Prophecy of the Popes, also known as the Prophecy of St. Malachy, is a series of 112 short, cryptic phrases in Latin that allegedly predict the last 112 popes, starting from Pope Celestine II (1143-1144). The prophecies are attributed to Saint Malachy, a 12th-century Irish bishop. Each phrase describes a pope with a motto that often refers to their birthplace, family, or papal coat of arms. Some notable predictions include: 1. Pope Urban VII (1590) - "De antiquitat