(If Pope Francis is the final Pope (Peter, the Roman) in the St. Malachy prophecies, then how close does that put us to the great tribulation period.)

'I only have 2-3 years left to live': Pope Francis speaks for first time about his own death as he hints at 'nerve problems' and early retirement
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2728759/I-2-3-years-left-live-Pope-Francis-speaks-time-death.html

St. Malachy prophecy about Peter, the Roman -- "In extreme persecution, the seat of the Holy Roman Church will be occupied by Peter the Roman, who will feed the sheep through many tribulations, at the term of which the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the formidable Judge will judge his people."