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Papa Emeritus Nihil, formerly known as "Papa Emeritus Zero", is a member of The Clergy, and was the frontman of Ghost during the Seven Inches of Satanic Panic cycle in 1969. He is the father of Papa Emeritus, Papa Emeritus II, Papa Emeritus III, and Fater Imperator.
Originally introduced as Papa Emeritus Zero, Nihil is the ancestor of all previous Papa Emeritus characters, and after the "deaths" of his descendants, was the only surviving member of the Papa Emeritus lineage that we know of.
Apr 14, 2023 · After Papas II and III followed for Infestissumam and Meliora respectively, for 2018's Prequelle, there was no numbered Papa to be found – just a Cardinal and another, newly introduced ancient figure known as Papa Nihil.
Papa Nihil, or Papa Emeritus Zero, sometimes also referred to as "Sax God XD", first appeared at a Ritual on September 30, 2017, after the final performance of Papa Emeritus III was abruptly ended. At this Ritual, Papa Nihil announced that the "middle age" has begun.
Papa Emeritus III was retired at the end of Ghost's 2016–2017 Popestar Tour (being physically dragged off stage at the end of the final show), and a new character, Papa Emeritus Zero (now known as Papa Nihil), was introduced immediately afterward.
According to Ghost's fictional backstory, Seven Inches of Satanic Panic contains two songs that were written and recorded by an early incarnation of the band in 1969, when Papa Emeritus Nihil was the vocalist.
Papa Nihil is the former frontman and current undead saxophone player of Ghost. He is a high-ranking member of the United Clergy of Ghost, following the lead of his former lover, Sister Imperator. Stepping down sometime after September 1969, his sons became the successive frontmen of the band, continuing an unbroken bloodline that could be traced back for nine thousand years. Papa Nihil was ...
