solar eclipses occur up to 5 times a year. not that special really, especially from that standpoint of someone 1000 years ago. and it takes some handwaving to get from "labor of the sun" to eclipse.
http://www.catholic-pages.com/grabbag/malachy.asp
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According to the prophecy, the next Pope will be the second last Pope Gloria Olivae ("Glory of the Olives"). Will we see the return of an Italian to Vatican Hill? Or will it be a Frenchman or a Spaniard? Someone from Latin America, perhaps, the Glory of the Spanish New World?
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i know, it really narrows it down. maybe olive on the coat of arms, a country that grows olives, olive colored eyes/complexion, or a preoccupation with peace.
the complete list is at the bottom of the link. seems kind of easy to come up with connections after the fact, but what do i know.
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the prophecy concerning Urban VIII is Lilium et Rosa (the lily and the rose); he was a native of Florence and on the arms of Florence figured a fleur-de-lis; he had three bees emblazoned on his escutcheon, and the bees gather honey from the lilies and roses.
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