This timeline presents the most significant events of the Papal announcement of the return of Christ beginning from 2013 up to the death of Pope Benedict.
Pope Benedict XVI announces his retirement. Lightning strikes the Vatican at 5:55pm Rome time.
The retirement of Pope Benedict XVI begins; the first pope to retire in 600 years.
German Saint Andrea Anna, on behalf of Brian Marshall, makes contact with the Papal office of Pope Benedict XVI.
Brian Marshall and his wife begins communicating with Pope Benedict XVI and the Papal staff.
After initial disbelief, but now convinced, Pope Benedict XVI concludes that Brian Marshall is the returned Christ.
The Conclave of Cardinals begins the Papal election process despite being notified of Pope Benedict's discovery.
Pope Benedict XVI meets with Pope Francis at Castel Gandolfo and gives Pope Francis the News of Christ’s return. Francis rejects the News.
Pope Benedict XVI publishes “In Christum Credunt”, his Apostolic Letter officially announcing the return of Christ.
Pope Benedict XVI’s planned RAI televised announcement is blocked by Pope Francis. Pope Benedict’s household is put under a security lock-down.
The Papal household of Pope Benedict XVI leaks a video to the internet pleading for Italians to help Pope Benedict.
Vatican inspectors invade the home of Pope Benedict XVI, assault him, and kidnap two witnesses to the Apostolic Letter; Sister Maria Della Rosa and Father Giuseppe Civello. A third witness, Monsignor Giovanni Rossini, is also kidnapped in Toronto.
Pope Benedict XVI remains under secret house arrest as ordered by Pope Francis. The Italian and global news media continues to ignore or censor these events.
Pope Benedict XVI passes away.