Ginés Jesús Hernández
Gregory XVIII | |
|---|---|
| Supreme Pontiff of the Palmarian Catholic Church Patriarch of El Palmar de Troya | |
| Installed | 15 July 2011 |
| Term ended | 22 April 2016 |
| Predecessor | Peter II |
| Successor | Peter III |
| Opposed to | Benedict XVI (2011–2013) Francis (2013–2016) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2 December 1984 by Peter II |
| Consecration | 2 December 1984 by Peter II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ginés Jesús Hernández 1 July 1959 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Denomination | Palmarian Catholic Church (until 2016; claims to be Catholic Church) Roman Catholic Church (2016-present) |
| Motto | Recéptor Christi (Receiver of Christ) |
| Criminal charges | Armed robbery Aggravated assault Assault |
| Criminal penalty | Six years incarceration and a €35,000 fine |
| Criminal status | Released on probation |
Gregory XVIII (Latin: Gregorius PP. XVIII; Spanish: Gregorio XVIII; born Ginés Jesús Hernández y Martínez; 1 July 1959), also known by the religious name Sergio María de la Santa Faz, was previously the third Pope of the Palmarian Catholic Church, who in this capacity, claimed to be the 265th Pope of the Catholic Church from 15 July 2011 until his abdication on 22 April 2016. After his abdication, Hernández left the Palmarian Church completely and reconciled with the Vatican, living as a layman.