An examination of Pope Francis’s papacy, reflecting both criticisms and positive achievements. Based on research into recent articles, encyclicals, and public sentiment, the analysis aims to capture the transformative efforts that defined his tenure from 2013 until his passing on April 21, 2025.

This list of Popes is sourced from information provided by the Vatican Holy See. The Vatican Pope Numbers, relative to the St. Malachi Prophecy, start from 165, Pope Celestine II (1143-1144), and the 10 Anti-Popes have been included in the calculation (though they have no Pope Numbers). This means the Final Pope number will be 112 persons later, equating to 266 - Pope Francis (2013 - 2025).

In Christian, especially Catholic, tradition, the stigmata are marks corresponding to those left on Christ's body by the crucifixion. They are said to have been impressed by divine favour of the bodies of St Francis of Assisi and other stigmatics. A copy of Austin's 1883 seminal work is included as Further Reading.