Pope Francis’s Death Revives Ancient Prediction — Here’s Why People Are Talking

Thousand-year-old prophecy predicts next Pope after Francis dies… and issues a chilling warning for humanity

Pope Francis’s Death Rekindles Interest in 900-Year-Old Prophecy Regarding His Successor and the End Times

In addition to leaving the Catholic community in sadness, Pope Francis’ unexpected death at the age of 88 has reignited a centuries-old enigma that still fascinates both believers and sceptics.

A manuscript from the 12th century known as the Prophecy of the Popes has surfaced once more, and many people are pointing to uncanny parallels between the document’s last predictions and current affairs.

The old prophesy, which has been kept in the Vatican’s secret files for a long time and is credited to Saint Malachy, describes 112 popes in enigmatic terms, starting with Celestine II in 1143.

According to the last passage, a pope by the name of “Peter the Roman” guided the Church through a period of unheard-of upheaval prior to Christ’s anticipated return.

Pope Francis passed away quietly on Monday from what authorities have characterised as a brain haemorrhage after battling with recurrent respiratory problems.

His death occurs less than two years before 2027, which many readings of the prophecy indicate may be the year that the present papal line ends and Judgement Day arrives.

The Popes’ Prophecy: A Terrifying Chronology

The Prophecy of the Popes contains 112 Latin sentences, each of which represents a future pope. Numerous of these have been construed as reflecting the purpose, life, or background of different popes over time.

The document’s last line alludes to Peter the Roman, who is said to rule at a period of severe suffering. The last line is as follows:

“The seven-hilled city will be destroyed, and the terrible Judge will judge the people after Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock through many hardships, reigns in the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church.” The Final Chapter

Some academics maintain that the earlier forecasts, particularly those made up until 1590, were remarkably accurate, despite the fact that many others think the document is a 16th-century fabrication.

The 111th pope was referred to as the “Glory of the Olive,” a title that many people believe was held by Pope Benedict XVI, a member of the Order of Saint Benedict, a group that is occasionally associated with the Olivetans.

A pope “of the eclipse of the sun” is mentioned in another text; many people took this to be Pope John Paul II, who was born in 1920 during a solar eclipse.

Three of the nine potential successors are named Peter.

With the death of Pope Francis, focus has turned to the next stage of Church history: the papal conclave.

The conclave will take place 15 to 20 days following the Pope’s passing, in compliance with Vatican custom.

A two-thirds majority is needed to choose the next pope, and only cardinals under 80 are eligible to vote.

Three cardinals called Peter are among the leading candidates, which has many prophecy-watchers especially fascinated. These include:

Hungary’s Peter Erdő, a vocal conservative;

Ghanaian Peter Turkson, who is well-known for emphasising environmental and social justice themes;

An important player in Vatican diplomacy was Pietro Parolin, the Italian Cardinal Secretary of State.

One of them might end up being Peter the Roman.

To make matters worse, Pope Francis’s given name, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, does not contain the word “Peter.”

However, he was born to Italian immigrants in Argentina, and some have pointed out that his ancestry is related to “di Pietro,” or “of Peter.” That was sufficient for some to conjecture that Francis might be the last pope Malachy mentioned.

Is the End of a Prophecy Near?

The prophecy is thought to have been written by Saint Malachy in 1139 following a visit to Rome during which he is said to have seen all popes till the end of time.

Since its re-discovery in the late 16th century, the manuscript has generated both interest and scepticism.

One widely held belief holds that Pope Sixtus V, who was elected in 1585, exactly 442 years after the first pope was selected, marked the midway of the prophesy.

The last event will take place in 2027, which is only 20 months away, if the document is symmetrical.

A 2024 documentary explored this notion by focussing on a mysterious quote ascribed to Pope Sixtus V: “Axle in the midst of a sign,” which many interpreted as referring to the halfway point of the prophesy.

The timetable implies that, if accurate, the last days described in Malachy’s books may not be far off.

The Church Gets Ready for Change, But There Are Still Unanswered Questions

Emotions are running high as the Vatican gets ready for its next conclave. Pope Francis’ humility, progressive beliefs, and emphasis on compassion and togetherness won him admiration from people all around the world.

For many, his passing signifies the start of a significant spiritual turning point in history as well as the end of a pope.

The Prophecy of the Popes has once again aroused interest around the world due to its striking resemblance with contemporary events, regardless of whether it is a divine vision, a clever fabrication, or a coincidence.

The similarities are hard to overlook, even for those who reject prophecy.

Thus, the age-old query reappears as the world watches and awaits the College of Cardinals’ decision to choose the 267th pope of the Catholic Church:

Will this be the final pope?