Saturday, 5 April 2025

The Shepherd Struck: Is a Long Papal Vacancy Foretold in Sacred Scriptures?

Pius XII blessed on his death bed, Castel Gandolfo, 1958

A reader asked: 

'I understand the point, but is there anything in Scripture or prophecy on the possibility of a lengthy interregnum? …especially as we suffer the Church’s Passion in these dark days? There are numerous examples of prophecy regarding the loss of faith and the failure of our shepherds, but I’m not aware of a prediction of no shepherd.'

 I thought this question deserved a proper answer rather than a quick reply. So here it is: 

Does the Bible Predict a Long Papal Vacancy?

The Shepherd Struck: Is a Long Papal Vacancy Foretold in Sacred Scriptures?

Pius XII blessed on his death bed, Castel Gandolfo, 1958 A reader asked:  'I understand the point, but is there anything in Scripture or...