Nostradamus made eerie prophecy about new pope after appearing to make prediction about Pope Francis’ d.ath
In the 1500s, French astrologer Nostradamus allegedly predicted the election of a new pope following the death of an elderly pontiff. His cryptic prophecy, written in his book *Les Prophéties*, suggested the new pope would “weaken his seat” but remain active for a long time. He also mentioned a “young man of dark skin” aiding a transition, though this doesn’t seem to align with Pope Leo, the 267th pontiff elected in May 2024 after Pope Francis’s passing. Nostradamus’s vague predictions are notoriously hard to interpret, leaving their accuracy in question.
Another prophecy, attributed to 12th-century Irish Saint Malachy and documented in the *Prophecy of the Popes*, claimed the death of Pope Francis would herald the “day of judgement.” The text warned of a final pope, “Peter the Roman,” ruling amid tribulations before the world’s end. However, theologians advise skepticism toward both prophecies, emphasizing their ambiguous and speculative nature. While intriguing, these predictions remain open to interpretation rather than fact.
