Prophecy of the Popes manuscript resurfaces. Prophecy of the Popes contains 112 Latin mottos predicting future pontiffs Attributed to Irish St. Malake in the 1100s but published in 1595 by Benedictine monk Arnold Won Prophecy ends with 'Peter the Roman' heralding Rome's fall
The Prophecy of the Popes contains 112 cryptic Latin mottos supposedly predicting future pontiffs, attributed to Irish St. Malachy in the 12th century but only published in 1595 by Benedictine monk Arnold Wion. It ends with 'Peter the Roman' foretelling Rome's destruction. Accuracy dropped sharply after 1590, suggesting this was actually a 16th-century forgery. Pope Leo XIV's election in May 2025 may align with the final prophecy.
Key Facts
- Prophecy of the Popes contains 112 Latin mottos predicting future pontiffs
- Attributed to Irish St. Malake in the 1100s but published in 1595 by Benedictine monk Arnold Won
- Prophecy ends with 'Peter the Roman' heralding Rome's fall
- Accuracy dropped sharply after 1590, suggesting 16th-century forgery
- 1978 election of John Paul II reignited belief - his motto 'De laboribus solis' matched his birth/death during solar eclipses
- Pope Leo XIV elected May 8, 2025, possibly fulfilling final prophecy
Source: 5 Ancient Vatican Mysteries They Tried to Bury by Dark5 Ancient Mysteries