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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Nostradamus' prediction: Will the world end in 2027 with Pope Leo XIV as the last pontiff
Nostradamus' prediction The recent election of Pope Leo XIV , the first American to ascend to the papal throne, has sparked intense interest in ancient prophecies that foretell the end of the Catholic Church and, potentially, the world itself. Central to this speculation is the prophecy of Nostradamus , the enigmatic 16th-century French seer whose cryptic verses have been interpreted to predict everything from global wars to natural disasters. According to some modern interpretations, Nostradamus hinted that a pope named Leo would preside over the final days of the Church, aligning ominously with the claim that the world might end in 2027. Adding to this intrigue is the "Prophecy of the Popes," a medieval list attributed to 12th-century Archbishop Saint Malachy, which also suggests that the current pope may be the last in a long line of St. Peter's successors. Nostradamus warns of a Pope named Leo and the world's end Michel de Nostredame, better known as Nostradamus, published his first collection of prophecies in 1555. These quatrains, organized into centuries, have been interpreted as foretelling significant historical events, from the rise of Napoleon to the September 11 attacks. However, his work is notoriously ambiguous, relying on metaphor, allegory, and archaic language that makes precise interpretation challenging. One quatrain often linked to the end of the papacy reads: "The great lion on the throne, in the final age, Will preside over a world consumed by fire and flood, As the earth trembles beneath the feet of men, And the old faith crumbles into dust." While this verse does not explicitly mention a pope, some modern interpreters believe it refers to a pontiff named Leo reigning during an era of global upheaval. This interpretation gains traction when considering the current global landscape, marked by climate change, political unrest, and technological disruption. The 'Prophecy of the Popes' and its final prediction Adding to the intrigue is the "Prophecy of the Popes," a medieval text attributed to Saint Malachy, a 12th-century Irish archbishop. This prophecy lists 112 future popes, each described by a brief Latin phrase. According to this list, the final pope, known as "Peter the Roman," will lead the Church through a period of great tribulation, culminating in the destruction of Rome and the end of the world. While Pope Leo XIV's birth name is not Peter, some theorists argue that his American origins and symbolic choice of the name Leo could align him with this final prophetic figure. The theory suggests that just as Pope Benedict XVI (described as the "Glory of the Olive") was linked to the Olivetan order, Pope Leo XIV may fulfill a more symbolic interpretation of the final pope, guiding the Church during a time of unprecedented global crisis. The significance of the name 'Leo' in papal history The choice of the name "Leo" by the newly elected Pope Leo XIV is itself a rare occurrence in modern papal history. The last pope to adopt this name was Pope Leo XIII, who reigned from 1878 to 1903. The use of this name has long been associated with strength and resilience, symbolized by the lion, a powerful figure in both Christian and secular symbolism. However, for those steeped in esoteric prophecy, the selection of the name Leo carries a more ominous meaning. According to Nostradamus scholars, the French mystic wrote in his famed work Les Prophéties about a "lion on the throne" during the twilight of civilization. This line has been interpreted by some as a direct reference to a pope named Leo who would rise to power as the world approaches its final reckoning. Though these interpretations are speculative, the convergence of this papal name with global crises has fueled renewed interest in the idea that Pope Leo XIV could be the last to lead the Catholic Church. A papacy born in uncertainty Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, was not a leading candidate in the early stages of the 2025 papal conclave. His unexpected election on the fourth ballot surprised many Vatican observers, marking a dramatic shift in the Church's leadership. His choice of the name Leo, combined with his American heritage and deep ties to the Augustinian order, has fueled speculation about his symbolic role in the broader arc of Church history. His opening words as pope, "Peace be with you," resonated deeply in a world grappling with conflict, climate disruption, and social upheaval. These words, though meant to calm, have taken on a prophetic tone in light of the dire warnings embedded in both the Nostradamus and Malachian prophecies. Will the world end in 2027? Prophecies suggest a final countdown Another striking aspect of this emerging narrative is the claim that the world might end in 2027. This date, derived from interpretations of various prophecies and numerological calculations, aligns with the supposed end of the current papal line. Some theorists argue that the countdown to this date began in 1585, when Pope Sixtus V, seen as a pivotal figure in the prophetic timeline, ascended to the papacy. If accurate, this calculation suggests that 442 years later — 2027 — could mark the end of an era for the Church and possibly the world. 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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pope Francis' successor ‘revealed' in ancient prophecy plucked from secret Vatican archives
Is it the end of the world as we know it? The 'Prophecy of the Popes,' a 900-year-old prescient manuscript, is believed by some to predict the next pontiff — and the end of the world. Pope Francis died following a stroke on Monday morning, which led to a coma and ultimately 'irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse,'' the Vatican announced. A selection of Catholic Church leaders will now vote to choose the next in command — but some claim to already know who will be picked. The 'Prophecy of the Popes' is a series of cryptic Latin phrases in the document that have been interpreted as describing the lineup of church leaders starting with Celestine II in 1143 and ending with 'Peter the Roman' in 2027. Michel de Nostredame — a French astrologist and soothsayer from the 16th century known as Nostradamus — is also said to have predicted that 'Peter the Roman' will take over. That sent believers into a fervor, noting that of the nine frontrunners set to succeed Pope Francis, three are named Peter, according to Reuters. However, some had previously tried to connect Pope Francis to the prophecy of Peter the Roman due to his Italian heritage and his birth name — Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone. The next pope will be chosen by a conclave consisting of 120 cardinals out of the 138 'princes of the church' who are under age 80 and will gather at the Vatican to pick his replacement. Four daily ballots will be held until a successor is picked. After 30 ballots, the top two candidates will be the only ones allowed; whoever gets a two-thirds majority will become the next pontiff. Voting must begin within 20 days of the pope's death and can take as long as needed, but typically takes about a week. But beyond the pope pick, the eeriest prediction pulled from the prophecy document claims that judgment day — the second coming of Christ, when all people, living and dead, will learn their eternal fate — is quite near. While several religions believe their own theory about the fateful ending, some Christians think their day is coming soon, and since the 'Prophecy of the Pope' ends with 'Peter the Roman' in 2027, many faithful have interpreted it to be a sign of the end of times. Here are the top cardinals who could replace Pope Francis after the conclave What happens now that Pope Francis has died? Pope Francis' burial plans differ drastically from his predecessors Real-world 'Conclave': Inside the Pope Francis succession drama'Pope Francis promised to pray for me — if I promised him one thing': New Yorkers recall meeting the late pope in 2015 Saint Malachy is credited with creating the 'Prophecy of the Popes,' writing 112 short, mysterious phrases about the papal progression after he received a vision, although many experts suggest he wrote it in hopes of getting himself into the top position. According to the final entry surrounding 'Peter the Roman,' the 'last pope' will preside over the church during a time of great turmoil, culminating in the destruction of Rome and the end of the papacy. 'In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will reign Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations, after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End,' the last passage reads. The descriptions of the popes are very specific until the year 1590 — conveniently, the year when it was discovered and just several decades after Nostradamus made his claims. From then on, the phrasing becomes much vaguer and open to interpretation, which has led to speculation about the true author and validity of the predictions. Some claim that the text was forged at some point and that the later predictions are too ambiguous.
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
‘Prophecy of the Popes': 900-year-old prescient manuscript named Pope Francis' successor, who is it?
A 900-year-old prescient manuscript called the 'Prophecy of the Popes' is believed to have predicted the new pontiff. Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, following a stroke, which led to a coma and ultimately 'irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse,'' the Vatican said. A selection of Catholic Church leaders will now select the next pope. However, some believe they already know who will be chosen. The 'Prophecy of the Popes' is a series of cryptic Latin phrases in the document that are believed to describe the lineup of church leaders starting with Celestine II in 1143 and ending with 'Peter the Roman' in 2027. Michel de Nostredame, a famous French astrologist and soothsayer from the 16th century known as Nostradamus, is also believed to have predicted that 'Peter the Roman' will be the next pope. Some, however, tried to connect Pope Francis to the prophecy of Peter the Roman in the past due to his Italian heritage and his birth name — Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone. The same prophecy document also made another eerie prediction. It claimed that the second coming of Christ, when all people, living and dead, will learn their eternal fate, is very near. Some Christians think the fateful ending is coming soon, especially because the 'Prophecy of the Pope' ends with 'Peter the Roman' in 2027. Saint Malachy is believed to have created the 'Prophecy of the Popes'. He is said to have received a vision, following which he wrote 112 short, mysterious phrases about the papal progression. However, some experts say he wrote it to get himself into the top position, the New York Post reported. The final entry surrounding 'Peter the Roman' says the 'last pope' will preside over the church during a time of great turmoil, which will culminate in the destruction of Rome and the end of the papacy. 'In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will reign Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations, after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End,' the last passage reads.
New York Post
21-04-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Pope Francis' successor ‘revealed' in ancient prophecy plucked from secret Vatican archives
Is it the end of the world as we know it? The 'Prophecy of the Popes,' a 900-year-old prescient manuscript, is believed by some to predict the next pontiff — and the end of the world. Pope Francis died following a stroke on Monday morning, which led to a coma and ultimately 'irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse,'' the Vatican announced. 5 Pope Francis, shown at the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica for the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing on Easter Sunday, died following a stroke on Monday. It would be his final public appearance. AFP via Getty Images A selection of Catholic Church leaders will now vote to choose the next in command — but some claim to already know who will be picked. The 'Prophecy of the Popes' is a series of cryptic Latin phrases in the document that have been interpreted as describing the lineup of church leaders starting with Celestine II in 1143 and ending with 'Peter the Roman' in 2027. Michel de Nostredame — a French astrologist and soothsayer from the 16th century known as Nostradamus — is also said to have predicted that 'Peter the Roman' will take over. That sent believers into a fervor, noting that of the nine frontrunners set to succeed Pope Francis, three are named Peter, according to Reuters. However, some had previously tried to connect Pope Francis to the prophecy of Peter the Roman due to his Italian heritage and his birth name — Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone. 5 The 'Prophecy of the Popes' is a series of cryptic Latin phrases that have been interpreted as revealing a long series of popes. The next pope will be chosen by a conclave consisting of 120 cardinals out of the 138 'princes of the church' who are under age 80 and will gather at the Vatican to pick his replacement. Four daily ballots will be held until a successor is picked. After 30 ballots, the top two candidates will be the only ones allowed; whoever gets a two-thirds majority will become the next pontiff. Voting must begin within 20 days of the pope's death and can take as long as needed, but typically takes about a week. But beyond the pope pick, the eeriest prediction pulled from the prophecy document claims that judgment day — the second coming of Christ, when all people, living and dead, will learn their eternal fate — is quite near. While several religions believe their own theory about the fateful ending, some Christians think their day is coming soon — and since the 'Prophecy of the Pope' ends with 'Peter the Roman' in 2027, many faithful have interpreted it to be a sign of the end of times. Saint Malachy is credited with creating the 'Prophecy of the Popes,' writing 112 short, mysterious phrases about the papal progression after he received a vision, although many experts suggest he wrote it in hopes of getting himself into the top position. According to the final entry surrounding 'Peter the Roman,' the 'last pope' will preside over the church during a time of great turmoil, culminating in the destruction of Rome and the end of the papacy. 5 The next pope will be chosen by a conclave consisting of 120 cardinals out of the 138 'princes of the church' who are under age 80 and can vote will gather at the Vatican to pick his replacement. Getty Images 5 The eeriest prediction pulled from the 'Prophecy of the Popes' claims that judgment day is near. 5 Since the 'Prophecy of the Pope' ends with 'Peter the Roman' in 2027, many believers have interpreted it as culminating in the end of days. AP 'In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will reign Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations, after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End,' the last passage reads. The descriptions of the popes are very specific until the year 1590 — conveniently, the year when it was discovered and just several decades after Nostradamus made his claims. From then on, the phrasing becomes much vaguer and open to interpretation, which has led to speculation about the true author and validity of the predictions. Some claim that the text was forged at some point and that the later predictions are too ambiguous.
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Prophecy of the Popes predicts next pontiff after Francis dies and gives a chilling warning for humanity
Pope Francis' sudden death has put the focus back on a 900-year-old book found in the Vatican Secret Archives that claims to predict who will replace the late pope. The 12th-century 'Prophecy of the Popes' contains a series of cryptic Latin phrases believed to describe every pope, beginning with Celestine II in 1143 and concluded with 'Peter the Roman.' There are nine frontrunners to succeed Pope Francis and three have the name Peter. Francis, who was dealing with respiratory issues for months, died Monday of a suspected cerebral hemorrhage - a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain - at the age of 88. Following a nine-day period of mourning, the Catholic Church will begin the process of determining Francis' replacement, summoning all of the cardinals around the world to Rome. The selection process known as the papal conclave must start between 15 and 20 days after Francis' death. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote, and a two-thirds majority is required to elect a new pope. The renewed interest in the prophecy has also raised concerns about the text's other prediction: that Judgement Day is quickly approaching. Many Christians believe this ominous date of marks when Jesus returns to Earth to determine who will be saved and who will be damned, and a saint said it would happen in 2027 - less than two years from now. Saint Malachy is credited with creating the 12th-century text, Prophecy of the Popes,' which features 112 short, cryptic phrases. Although some scholars have claimed the text is a 16th century forgery, Malachy allegedly wrote Prophecy of the Popes in 1139 after receiving a vision during a visit to Rome. The claims that someone else wrote the 112 phrases about each future pope stem from the specific and highly accurate way each of the popes are described up until 1590. After that point, the phrasing becomes much more vague and leave a lot open to interpretation. However, there are still some shockingly accurate phrases that can be found in modern times. One of the prophecies names the 111th pope as 'Gloria Olivae,' which means 'the glory of the Olive.' The Order of Saint Benedict is also known as the Olivetans, which leads some historians to believe Malachy predicted Pope Benedict would lead the Catholic Church. He was pope from 2005 to 2013. Some believe St Malachy's phrase 'lilium et rosa,' which translates to 'lilly and the rose',' describes Pope Urban VIII (1623-1644) because his family's coat of arms featured lilies and roses. Another line of text reads 'De labore Solis,' meaning 'of the eclipse of the sun,' and has been speculated to be naming Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla) who was born during a solar eclipse. He was pope from 1978 until 2005. There is also 'peregrinus apostolicus' used for one of the popes that many believe was meant for Pope VI because he spent much of his life traveling to new nations. He was pope from 1963 to 1978. Among the many frontrunners to replace Francis are three cardinals who each have the name Peter, including Peter Erdő of Hungary, the leading conservative candidate; Peter Turkson of Ghana, a prominent figure in the church's social justice circles; and Pietro Parolin of Italy, one of the most experienced Vatican officials. Before his death, some tried to connect Francis to the prophecy of Peter the Roman, noting his Italian heritage and the fact that his birth name was Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone. The saint's predictions were taken seriously in the last few decades. After that point, the phrasing becomes much more vague and leave a lot open to interpretation. However, there are still some shockingly accurate phrases that can be found in modern times. As one report states: 'In 1958, before the Conclave that would elect Pope John XXIII, Cardinal Spellman of New York hired a boat, filled it with sheep and sailed up and down the Tiber River, to show that he was 'pastor et nautor,' the motto attributed to the next Pope in the prophecies.' According to the final entry surrounding Peter the Roman, the 'last pope' will preside over the Church during a time of great turmoil, culminating in the destruction of Rome and the end of the papacy. 'In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations, after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End,' the last passage of the book reads. While some incorrectly interpreted the prophecy as 'Peter the Roman' taking over for Pope Francis during his recent hospitalizations, others believed Malachy was suggesting Francis himself would be the last pontiff. A documentary released in 2024 suggested the latter would be true due to a passage attributed to Pope Sixtus V from 1585 that reads: 'Axle in the midst of a sign' - supposedly marking the halfway point of Malachy's prophecy. Pope Sixtus V took the helm 442 years after the first leader and with the text suggesting he is the middle of the prophecy, the end of the world would come 442 years later in 2027. While the book was found more than 400 years ago, its prophecy recently resurfaced when Francis suffered two episodes of respiratory crisis in February. A documentary released in 2024 suggested the latter would be true due to a passage attributed to Pope Sixtus V from 1585 that reads: 'Axle in the midst of a sign' - supposedly marking the halfway point of Malachy's prophecy. Pope Sixtus V took the helm 442 years after the first leader and with the text suggesting he is the middle of the prophecy, the end of the world would come 442 years later in 2027.
