Who was Malachi, who would have prophesied the last Pope and the Last Judgment

Malachi sought to align the Irish Church with the standards and liturgies of Rome. He introduced, in the region, reforms inspired by continental practices, especially after a trip to Rome in 1139.

During this pilgrimage, he went through several European monastic communities and met influential figures. One of them was Sao Bernardo de Claraval, with whom he established a deep friendship. He would later write a biography of St. Malachi, contributing to the spread of his fame.

The saint dialogue a lot with cistercian monks, which influenced his view of a more organized, obedient, and spiritually rigorous church. The order of Cister is a Roman Catholic Monastic Organization, with roots in the foundation of Cîteaux in the 11th century in France.

Malachi was associated with several miracles and healings. Tradition attributes to him the cure of sick, prophetic predictions and signs of holiness, which reinforced his reputation as a virtuous man.

Malachi died on November 2, 1148, while in Clairvaux, in the Monastery of São Bernardo. From then on, his fame of holiness continued to grow. In 1190, he was canonized by Pope Clement 3rd, becoming the first Irish saint officially recognized by the Vatican. His liturgical party is celebrated on November 3, so as not to coincide with All Souls’ Day.