Papa Nihil

Papa Nihil, formerly known as "Papa Emeritus Zero", was the frontman of Ghost during the Seven Inches of Satanic Panic cycle during 1969, and likely surrounding years. He is the father of Papa Emeritus, Papa Emeritus II, Papa Emeritus III, and heavily implied to be the father of Cardinal Copia. He was also implied to be the former lover of Sister Imperator.

Appearance
As of current, Papa Nihil is a very elderly man, often employing the use of a walking cane or breathing mask from time to time. His skull facepaint is somewhat smudged, while his shoulder length hair has grayed completely and is slightly messy. Unlike his sons, who all have one white iris, both of his eyes are completely clouded white, most likely as a result of old age. He is mostly seen wearing a white papal gown.

During his time as the frontman of the band in the 1960's, Papa Nihil had a fuller and more refined skull facepaint, and medium-length black hair. He sported an all-black outfit, complemented by a Grucifix necklace.

Papa Nihil is portrayed by more than one person--In the Ghost chapters, one unknown actor plays his current self, while Justin Andrews plays his younger self as he appears in visions. Justin also plays NIhil's younger self in the music videos for Dance Macabre and Kiss The Go-Goat. Meanwhile, he is played on-stage in concerts by a Multighoul in a custom-made mask by Jerry Constantine.

History
Papa Nihil first appeared on September 30, 2017. While the band was performing Monstrance Clock, two men came up on stage and dragged Papa III away, ending the song abruptly. Soon after, two men came up on stage escorting Papa Nihil (at the time known as "Papa Emeritus Zero") who addressed the crowd in Latin: "The party is over. The middle ages have begun", before being escorted off stage. He has henceforth appeared on stage to perform the saxophone solo on “Miasma" in tours thereafter.

Papa Nihil, along with Sister Imperator and the clergy, killed Papa Emeritus, Papa Emeritus II, and Papa Emeritus III on April 30, 2018. They were embalmed and displayed during the Prequelle tour cycle.

Papa Nihil passed away on March 3, 2020, in Mexico City, after the performance of Miasma.