Timeline of Papal Events
This timeline chronicles the most significant events surrounding the Papal proclamation of Christ’s return, tracing the unfolding developments from the initial announcement in 2013 through to the solemn passing of Pope Benedict XVI.
Feb 11, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation; mere hours later, lightning strikes the Vatican at precisely 5:55 p.m. Rome time.
Feb 28, 2013
The retirement of Pope Benedict XVI commences, ushering in the first papal abdication in six hundred years.
Mar 9, 2013
Andrea Anna of Germany, on behalf of Brian Marshall, initiates contact with the Papal office of Pope Benedict XVI.
Mar 10, 2013
Brian Marshall and his wife commence correspondence with Pope Benedict XVI and the Papal staff.
Mar 12, 2013
Having overcome his initial doubts, Pope Benedict XVI ultimately concludes that Brian Marshall is the returned Christ.
Mar 12, 2013
The Conclave of Cardinals begins the Papal election process despite being notified of Pope Benedict's discovery.
Mar 13, 2013
Brian Marshall authors and presents Vatican III to Pope Benedict who receives it with great enthusiasm recognizing its potential to transform the Catholic Church.
Mar 23, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI convenes with Pope Francis at Castel Gandolfo, conveying the revelation of Christ’s return; news that Pope Francis declines to accept.
Mar 26, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI publishes In Christum Credunt, his Apostolic Letter formally proclaiming the return of Christ.
Mar 29, 2013
Pope Francis obstructs Pope Benedict XVI’s scheduled announcement on RAI television, and subsequently, Pope Benedict’s residence is placed under strict security lockdown.
Mar 30, 2013
From within Pope Benedict XVI’s Papal household, a video is clandestinely released online imploring the Italian people to come to his assistance.
Apr 3, 2013
Vatican inspectors storm Pope Benedict XVI’s residence, assault him, and abduct two witnesses to the Apostolic Letter—Sister Maria Della Rosa and Father Giuseppe Civello—while a third, Monsignor Giovanni Rossini, is also taken in Toronto.
May 2013 to 2022
Pope Benedict XVI remains confined under secret house arrest by decree of Pope Francis, while both Italian and international media persist in ignoring or censoring these events.
Dec 31, 2022
Pope Benedict XVI, bestowed by Brian Marshall with the title Pope Peter II and known as Petrus Romanus, passes into eternal rest.