Past speculation had it that Olive might be a reference to Jewish heritage and the Benedictine Order which also does something like have an olive branch as a symbol, had claimed this pope would come from their order.
Already he has claimed the name "Benedict" which someone said means "of the olive". But I'm wondering if there are stronger links? Is he of Jewish heritage? Or of the Benedictine Order?
To all that read this;
Perhpas the prophecy should be taken with the utmost sincerety. So far St. Malachy's Prophecy has been uncanny in it's accuracy.
Of course we can all dismiss this as a ploy from the Catholic Church (along with all other propechies, i.e. - The Three Days Of Darkness) to scare people into God fearing people...which may turn down some of the chaos in this world...who knows.
However, let's move beyond relegion for a moment. The Aztecs and the Mayans were experts at math and their calendars...though created centuries ago...were accurate to a "t" when predicting solar eclipses - solar eclipses in our present day.
What's the significance here, their calendars stopped at 2013 and 2025, Aztec and Mayan. It was if they were unable to record anything past these years, like they saw nothing.
Unless everything is a coincidence, the Aztecs and Mayans were in correct, the record of God's word is legend/folklore, all prophecies from all prophets throughout time are fallacies, and relegion is a waste of time...I do believe we are nearing the end.
Who knows, perhaps this Pope took that name to spook everyone into believing St. Malachy's Prophecy. Fear of death, the end and satan drives those to God. What better way to gain parishiners and followers.
Just wait and see...the antichrist in many past prophecies (bible and not) has been told to bring about such a peice so wonderful that all will follow and adore him. The new Pope wishes to unite all Christians in one of his latest statements. Perhaps a wish of good will, but never the less, there are too many coincidences happening at the same time.
Read the "Three Days Of Darkness" and take note of the impending signs...do they not speak of today's world...almost exactly.
Say your prayers ladies and gentlemen, I believe the theif in the night is about to make his move.
The link below - apparently back to the same source - includes the connection to Benedict or Benedictines.
Don't know why the link for this thread omitted it.
http://www.catholic-pages.com/grabbag/malachy.asp