"First Armageddon prediction 1874, then 1914, 1934 (…in about) - then “soon” - then 1975 … then “imminent” - heavy “hinting” before 2000 … oops 2014 - “generation” changes a few times but at this point it’s now removed …now “living in the last part of last days”
Repeatedly changing prediction is utterly stereotypical most millenarian sects .
The failed millenarian sect of catholicism is an exception.
Although not precise in giving dates. Jesus is unambiguous in the gospels I think:
Luke 9:27 says, “I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.” See also Matthew 16:28 and Mark 9:1 for the parallel quotes.
Unlike some of the dopier sects today, when Jesus failed to turn up,no new time was given. The time of Jesus’ return was changed to some vague indeterminate time in the future and quietly dropped.
When I was a gossoon, the second coming of Jesus was an embarrassment to Catholics, like the Book Of Revelations. Everyone pretended they weren’t there.
The Catholic church has always been nimble with change. As long as the change occurs on its terms. 