A thousand-year-old prophecy predicts the next pope after Francis’ death, issuing a chilling warning about humanity’s uncertain future.
The recent death of Pope Francis has brought attention back to an ancient prophecy known as the ‘Prophecy of the Popes.’
This manuscript, believed to be around 900 years old, is said to predict the identities of future Popes, including Francis’s successor.
It also contains alarming predictions about the future of humanity, particularly concerning Judgment Day.
Prophecy from ancient times predicts the next Pope
The Prophecy of the Popes dates back to the 12th century. It was allegedly created by Saint Malachy, who is said to have received a vision while visiting Rome.
The manuscript includes 112 cryptic phrases in Latin, each supposedly describing a future Pope.
The list starts with Pope Celestine II in 1143 and is thought to end with ‘Peter the Roman’ in 2027.
The prophecy has gained renewed attention as there are currently nine prominent candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Notably, three of these frontrunners are named Peter, which has fueled speculation about the prophecy’s accuracy.
Chilling warning for humanity
One of the most chilling aspects of the prophecy is its suggestion that Judgment Day could be near.
Many Christians believe that the year 2027 might mark the Second Coming of Christ, a time when Jesus is expected to return to Earth to judge humanity.
According to the prophecy, this significant event is now less than two years away.
The last part of the prophecy states that Peter the Roman will lead the Church during difficult times, culminating in the destruction of Rome.
This idea has raised concerns among believers about what the future holds for the Catholic Church and the world.
Pope Francis has passed away at 88
Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88, reportedly due to a cerebral hemorrhage.
His death has triggered a traditional mourning period of nine days in the Catholic Church.
Following this, the process of selecting his successor will begin, with cardinals from around the world gathering in Rome for the papal conclave.
This conclave must start within 15 to 20 days after the Pope’s death.
Only cardinals under the age of 80 can vote, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect a new Pope.
The world will be watching closely to see who will take on this significant role.
As the Catholic Church prepares for the conclave, the names of potential successors to Pope Francis are circulating.
Among the nine frontrunners are three cardinals named Peter: Peter Erdő from Hungary, Peter Turkson from Ghana, and Pietro Parolin from Italy.
Each has a different backgrounds and approaches to leadership, which will influence the future direction of the Church.
Saint Malachy’s prophecy predicts future popes.
Saint Malachy’s prophecy has been a topic of interest for centuries.
Many biblical scholars have analyzed the text, attempting to understand its implications.
Some believe that the prophecy reached its halfway point in 1585, suggesting that the final events would occur by 2027.
While some skeptics argue that the prophecy is a forgery from the 16th century, many believe that Malachy accurately described each Pope up until 1590.
After that point, the descriptions become vaguer, allowing for various interpretations.
Notable predictions and their accuracy
Some phrases in the prophecy have been interpreted as predictions about specific Popes.
For example, the phrase ‘the glory of the Olive’ is thought to refer to Pope Benedict, who was part of the Olivetans.
Another phrase, ‘of the eclipse of the sun,’ has been linked to Pope John Paul II, who was born during a solar eclipse.
These interpretations have led some historians to take the prophecy seriously, especially as it seems to align with actual events in the Church’s history.