Ancient Prophecy Claims New Pope Could Be the Last – With Ominous Warning for Humanity
As Catholics worldwide rejoice in the election of Pope Leo XIV, questions are stirring among believers and skeptics alike about an ancient prophecy that casts a shadow over this new chapter in Church history.
Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost—was confirmed as the new head of the Catholic Church on May 8, just weeks after the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 22. The appearance of white smoke over the Vatican marked a moment of celebration, especially for those in the United States and Peru, where the newly elected pope has spent much of his life.
But not everyone is comforted by this spiritual transition.
A mysterious medieval prophecy has resurfaced, one that some claim predicts Pope Leo XIV will be the final Bishop of Rome. Known as the “Prophecy of the Popes,” the text is attributed to Saint Malachy, a 12th-century Irish archbishop, who allegedly foresaw a line of 112 popes ending in catastrophe.
According to the prophecy, the last pontiff—referred to as Peter the Roman—will lead the Church through a time of extreme hardship. The chilling final passage reads:
“Peter the Roman, who will nourish his flock amid many tribulations, after which the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the terrible Judge will judge His people. The end.”
Ancient Prophecy Claims New Pope Could Be the Last – With Ominous Warning for Humanity
As Catholics worldwide rejoice in the election of Pope Leo XIV, questions are stirring among believers and skeptics alike about an ancient prophecy that casts a shadow over this new chapter in Church history.
Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost—was confirmed as the new head of the Catholic Church on May 8, just weeks after the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 22. The appearance of white smoke over the Vatican marked a moment of celebration, especially for those in the United States and Peru, where the newly elected pope has spent much of his life.
But not everyone is comforted by this spiritual transition.
A mysterious medieval prophecy has resurfaced, one that some claim predicts Pope Leo XIV will be the final Bishop of Rome. Known as the “Prophecy of the Popes,” the text is attributed to Saint Malachy, a 12th-century Irish archbishop, who allegedly foresaw a line of 112 popes ending in catastrophe.
According to the prophecy, the last pontiff—referred to as Peter the Roman—will lead the Church through a time of extreme hardship. The chilling final passage reads:
“Peter the Roman, who will nourish his flock amid many tribulations, after which the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the terrible Judge will judge His people. The end.”