A stunning event has just unfolded at the Vatican, leaving millions of Catholics worldwide in disbelief: the final prophecy of St. Malachy—the 12th-century Irish saint—appears to have come true with Pope Francis, believed by some to be “Peter the Roman” (Petrus Romanus), the last pope before the end of days!
According to legend, St. Malachy, during a visit to Rome in 1139, received a mystical vision of the future 112 popes, starting from his time until the end of the world. This list of prophecies, published in 1595 by Benedictine monk Arnold Wion, has sparked debate for centuries. The final prophecy ominously states: “In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will reign Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations, and when these things are finished, the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End.”
SHOCKING EVENT AT THE VATICAN
Early this morning, unconfirmed reports from the Vatican revealed that Pope Francis, aged 88, made a surprise appearance at a special prayer session in St. Peter’s Square despite his frail health in recent months. In a brief sermon, he spoke of “the final trial of the Church” and urged the faithful to “prepare their souls for God’s judgment.” These words immediately ignited speculation that Pope Francis might be signaling the fulfillment of St. Malachy’s prophecy.
Even more astonishing, a minor earthquake struck near Rome just hours after his address, rattling the area around the “city of seven hills”—a detail that prophecy believers quickly linked to Malachy’s warning of destruction. While geologists insist it was a natural occurrence, social media erupted with claims that this was a “sign from above.”
IS POPE FRANCIS “PETER THE ROMAN”?
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina to Italian immigrant parents, chose his papal name to honor St. Francis of Assisi, whose father was named Pietro (Italian for Peter). Proponents of the prophecy argue that this connection, combined with his Italian heritage, qualifies Francis as the foretold “Peter the Roman.”
His predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, was widely associated with the 111th title in Malachy’s list—”Gloria Olivae” (Glory of the Olive)—due to ties with the Benedictine order, which includes the Olivetans. If this interpretation holds, Francis is the 112th pope, whose reign, according to the prophecy, marks the end.
GLOBAL REACTION
The news spread like wildfire across platforms like X, with posts proclaiming it “proof the end times are here.” One user wrote: “Pope Francis is warning us, and the earthquake is the clearest sign yet. St. Malachy was right!” However, the Catholic Church has yet to issue an official statement, and many scholars maintain that Malachy’s prophecies may be a 16th-century forgery, possibly crafted to influence a papal election at the time.
Still, the story’s allure is undeniable. Amid today’s global turmoil—escalating conflicts, relentless natural disasters, and unrest within the Church—many wonder if these are the “many tribulations” Malachy foresaw.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Will Rome truly face destruction as the prophecy predicts? Is Pope Francis indeed the final pope? As theologians and historians debate, today’s events have revived one of Christianity’s oldest mysteries. Only time will tell if we’re witnessing the beginning of the end—or just another eerie coincidence in history.
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