Prophecies Rekindled Following Election of Pope Leo XIV
On May 8, the world witnessed a historic moment as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the new Pope Leo XIV, succeeding the late Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. In a remarkable departure from tradition, Pope Leo delivered his first mass in multiple languages, signaling a new era for the Vatican.
However, the election quickly brought attention to ancient prophecies, stirring echoes of predictions from Nostradamus and Saint Malachy. Nostradamus, in his 1555 writings, foretold the rise of a “Roman of good age” following the death of an old pope. Though the specifics don’t align perfectly with Pope Leo’s election, the eerie resonance cannot be ignored. Similarly, Saint Malachy’s 12th-century Prophecy of the Popes has long foretold that the final pope would reign during a time of great tribulation, marking the world’s end.
Though these prophecies remain shrouded in mystery and open to interpretation, scholars urge restraint. They caution against taking them literally, suggesting instead that they may be more symbolic reflections of tumultuous times rather than precise predictions.
