No the Pope does not know the end of the world. And the world does not end, only wicked mankind and Satan and his demons will end
But I do remember the story you speak of.
The legend has it that Jesus Mother appeared to three little kids I think is was suppose to take place in France.
Anyhow, she gave the oldest child a girl a sealed letter to give to the pope, supposedly the pope would know by some miracle when to open the letter and it is said to have the Date of the end of the world.
Another myth is that if a pope ever picks the name Peter for himself ...then ...drum roll....it is all over for mankind.
Also a Story, because as ALL the other answerer's have stated, ONLY GOD!!! knows the time of the end.
2007-04-08 13:20:30
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answered by bugsie 7
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The 'letter' you seek is called "The Fatima Letter" which was written by Sister Lucia one of the three shepherd children who saw Our Mother and this letter was written by her in the mid 1940's because the Vatican feared her death.
In this letter it goes into detail (short and sweet) about the signs of what is called 'chastisement'. This is not (what you call) the 'end of the world'.
The Pope does have this letter, as all Popes have since Pope Pius XII.
The part you are referring to is (re: the chastisement") is called the "Third Secret", and contrary to what some believe it has yet to be revealed.
"In the Third Secret it is foretold, among other things, that the great apostasy in the Church will begin at the top."
Cardinal Mario Luigi Ciappi, Pope John Paul II's personal papal theologian, quoted in the journal Catholic, March 2002
This does not state anything regarding the end of the world, as this is something no man knows except God Himself.
Please read link below, go to "The Visit, the Miracle and the Message" paragraph.
http://www.seattlecatholic.com/article_20021004_BR_TheDevilsFinalBattle.html
The parts that are known ("Secret" One and Two) state that Russia (by specific name) should (and will) be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Our Mother, Mary. If it is not done the world will suffer a chastisement.
Interestingly, Sister Lucia was told that "this secret" must be revealed by 1960 (to better understand it). Sister Lucia was told that she would "live to see the consecration of Russia or live to see the beginning of the chastisement". Sister Lucia died on Feburary 13, 2005.
2007-04-09 04:07:42
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answered by Michelle_My_Belle 4
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Just some mother's tale. If you read your Bible, you will know that noone knows when the end of the world is but God, the Father. Men and many false prophets have been trying to predict the end of the world over the ages but have all come away unsuccessful. Even Jesus, the So of God, said He did not know when but He gave us signs of the coming of the end of the world. (Read Matthew 24).
The Pope is just a man who has been given a place of highest authority in the Catholic church - he has no secret hidden letter from God for you or me. The only letter we have from God is the Bible - read it and discover for yourself what God is saying.
2007-04-08 23:29:41
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answered by Seng Kim T 5
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Sorry to say son, but what you have been told is a load of absoloute rubbish!
The Pope knows nothing like that. Only God knows that day, no one else, and no one else will ever know 'that' day.
2007-04-08 23:13:45
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answered by Mr Stick 4
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“Concerning that day and hour nobody knows, neither the angels of the heavens nor the Son, but only the Father.” (Matthew 24:36)
And earth nor mankind wont be destroyed.
It was written: “God, the Former of the earth . . . , did not create it simply for nothing.” He “formed it even to be inhabited.” It is not to be destroyed, but “the earth endures for ever.” (Isaiah 45:18; Ecclesiastes 1:4, The New English Bible)
2007-04-08 12:46:33
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answered by Tomoyo K 4
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The end of what world?
The Planet Earth, the Religious World, the Solar System, the Milky Way or maybe your personal life?
2007-04-08 12:40:55
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answered by Lost. at. Sea. 7
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Commander,
We are told in the BIBLE that None know save GOD HIMSELF. Christ did not know, why would the Pope? This is a myth and a rather poor one at that. Christ will come at Judgment and every knee will bow for HIM. Are YOU ready?
Have a great evening.
Thanks,
Eds
2007-04-08 13:02:34
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answered by Eds 7
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The pope is living in a sinfilled body just like you, me, Mary , and every other person, besides Jesus, that has ever walked this earth.
He has no more connection to God than you or I do!
2007-04-08 12:44:21
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answered by witness 4
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"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son,[f] but only God the Father. Matthew 24:36
Yeah, it's rubbish what you heard. I put no store of spiritual things in any human being.
2007-04-08 12:48:18
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answered by Anonymous
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There really is going to be an end of the world but the bible says that no one knows when Christ is going to come again except for God the father.
2007-04-08 12:42:45
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answered by butterflybaby20082007 3
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