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TheresJustNoMoney

On what Pope-betting sites (that Americans can bet on) can I bet that the next pope will be named Peter II / Petrus Romanus?

I have some gut-feeling that the next Pope will be Peter II / Peter the Roman.

I'd like to bet maybe $25 on that.

So what betting site allows Americans to bet on the next Pope's regnal name?

 

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[–]tdcjunkmail 7 points 5 months ago 

I wouldn’t bet on that. 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/05/03/last-pope-prophecy-malachy-francis/83386611007/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prophecy_of_the_Popes

There is a popular prophecy, all the scholars say it’s a forgery, but “Peter the Roman” is said to be the last pope. 

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[–]teofloofycats 2 points 5 months ago 

Thank you for my new Wikipedia hole

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[–][deleted] 3 points 5 months ago 

Kalshi has all sorts of crazy bets. People talk about Polymarket but I haven't used them. Check and make sure your state isn't funny about online gambling, some are.

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[–]xyanon36 3 points 5 months ago 

I think taking Peter as a regnal name is taboo. On account of St. Peter. It's one step short of naming yourself Jesus.

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[–]Bobbob34 1 point 5 months ago 

You want to make the most common hur hur bet?

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[–]Baktru 1 point 5 months ago 

It'll be Pope Donus II.

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[–]TheresJustNoMoney[S] 1 point 5 months ago 

Sources?

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