Successor: Over 800-Year-Old Prophecy About the Next Pope Resurfaces After the Death of Pope Francis

• Following Pope Francis' death, renewed speculation surrounds a book that is over 800-year-old "Prophecy of the Popes," which allegedly predicts the next pontiff and the end of times
• The prophecy, attributed to Saint Malachy, suggests the final pope, "Peter the Roman," will lead during a period of great turmoil before Rome's destruction in 2027
• While believers cite the mysterious text as evidence, some scholars widely disagree, indicating that cryptic passages maybe interpreted wrongly

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, discussions surrounding a prophetic book that is over 800-year-old has resurfaced. In the ancient book, the next leader of the Catholic Church was prophesied and the end of the world.

The prophecy, attributed to Saint Malachy, consists of 112 cryptic Latin phrases that allegedly outline the papal succession from Celestine II in 1143 to the mysterious “Peter the Roman”, who is expected to preside in 2027.

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However, believers in the Prophecy of the Popes claim the outcome has already been foretold, particularly as three of the leading candidates reportedly bear the name Peter, fueling speculation that “Peter the Roman” may soon take charge.

End-times theories gain traction

Beyond selecting the next pope, the prophecy’s final passage has stirred end-times concerns among some faithful, linking the arrival of Peter the Roman to Judgement Day in 2027.

The text suggests that this pope will lead during a period of great tribulation, culminating in the destruction of Rome and divine judgement.

French astrologer Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) is also said to have predicted Peter the Roman’s reign, further adding to the intrigue surrounding the next papal appointment.

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Scholarly skepticism surrounds ancient predictions

Despite the fascination surrounding the prophecy, historians argue that the text, discovered in 1590, may have been written for political purposes.

Many scholars assert that its predictions became deliberately vague after its discovery, leaving interpretations highly subjective.

As the world watches the selection of the new pope, believers and skeptics alike continue to debate the legitimacy of Saint Malachy’s prophecy and its supposed forewarning of the end of times.

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Legit.ng earlier reported following confirmation from the Vatican that Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, new interest has reignited in a 900-year-old book, “The Prophecy of the Popes”, which allegedly predicts that Judgement Day will occur in 2027 and that Pope Francis may be the last leader of the Catholic Church.

The text, attributed to Irish bishop Saint Malachy, was reportedly discovered in 1590 by Benedictine monk Arnold Wion and is preserved in the Vatican’s Secret Archives.

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According to EuroNews, the book contains 112 Latin phrases, each believed to correspond to the reigns of different Catholic popes, beginning with Celestine II.

Source: Legit.ng