Ghost have long been shrouded in mysterious shenanigans. As well as the largely anonymous Nameless Ghouls that make up the bulk of the band, with each passing album, Ghost mastermind Tobias Forge has introduced a ghastly lead character to front the fold, starting back in 2010 with Papa Emeritus I for debut album Opus Eponymous. 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.
The plot has only thickened since then, with Cardinal Copia first being upgraded to a Papa all of his own for the Impera era and then later elevated to "Frater Imperator" after the (and mild spoilers here) demise of Sister Imperator. With the implication of a twin brother and the official unveiling of Papa V Perpetua, the latest figure to step into the spotlight and front the band, we thought it perfect timing to run back through every member of Ghost's extended clergy.
