Pope Pius IX

“There will come a great prodigy, which will fill the world with awe. But this prodigy will be preceded by the triumph of a revolution during which the Church will go through ordeals that are beyond description. The Church and her chieftain will be mocked, scourged, and martyred.”

“Since the whole world is against God and his Church... God has reserved the victory over his enemies to Himself... all will be forced to look to the supernatural. There will come a Great Wonder... preceded by the triumph of revolution, persecution, and martyrdom.”