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So, The Malachy Prophecy had nothing to do with the choice of name?

[Fam4Bush]

"9. The Glory of the Olive. The Order of St. Benedict has said this Pope will come from their order. It is interesting that Jesus gave his apocalyptic prophecy about the end of time from the Mount of Olives. This Pope will reign during the beginning of the tribulation Jesus spoke of. The 111th prophesy is "Gloria Olivae" (The Glory of the Olive). The Order of Saint Benedict has claimed that this pope will come from their ranks. Saint Benedict himself prophesied that before the end of the world his Order, known also as the Olivetans, will triumphantly lead the Catholic Church in its fight against evil.

Also, Romans 11:13-27 mentions the natural olive tree branches (Israel) being grafted into their own tree.

He should be a powerful Church leader in the midst of remarkable times...

[Arguss]

So,the Malachy Prophesy had nothing to do with the choice of the name?

The 111th St. Malachy prophesy is "Gloria Olivae" (The Glory of the Olive). The Order of Saint Benedict has claimed that this pope will come from their ranks. Saint Benedict himself prophesied that before the end of the world his Order, known also as the Olivetans, will triumphantly lead the Catholic Church in its fight against evil.

Will Pope Benedict XVI have an olive branch on his coat of arms, signifying a coming together of all factions in the Church.

I think "the Glory of the Olive" has been fulfilled.

[Rockitz]

The Malachy Prophecy

I read some of that yesterday. Looks like we're closing in on the Second Coming.