Get your affairs in order because a 900-year-old book hidden deep within the Vatican archives claims that we don’t have too long left to live.
The Vatican is a place of mystery, filled with ancient manuscripts, religious artifacts, and hidden treasures that only a select few will ever have the privilege of seeing. But what if one of those hidden treasures contained knowledge about the ultimate fate of humanity? What if an ancient text had already predicted when our world would come to an end?
One such chilling medieval document has recently resurfaced, causing waves of speculation and fear among believers and skeptics alike. The text in question is known as the “Prophecy of the Popes,” an extraordinary manuscript supposedly penned by an Irish bishop named Saint Malachy in the 12th century. According to this prophecy, the sequence of 112 popes, starting from Celestine II in 1143, has been meticulously outlined, leading up to the current Pope, Francis. But what has truly alarmed many is that the prophecy claims to pinpoint the year when Jesus will return for the Final Judgment—and that year is just around the corner: 2027.
This unsettling prediction suggests that the world as we know it has only two years left before we witness apocalyptic events. If you have any significant plans scheduled for 2027, you might want to reconsider them.
The “Prophecy of the Popes” was reportedly discovered in 1590 and consists of 112 cryptic Latin phrases, each describing a future pope in a vague yet sometimes eerily accurate manner. For instance, Pope John Paul II was described with the phrase “De labore Solis” or “of the labor of the sun.” Interestingly, he was born during a solar eclipse in the 1920s, an eerie coincidence that has left many wondering about the credibility of this ancient text.
The most chilling passage of the manuscript, however, is its final entry, which describes the last pope and the end of the world. According to reports, it states:
“In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations, after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End.”
Many interpret this to mean that after Pope Francis steps down or passes away, the next pope—possibly named Peter—will lead the Church during its final days before Judgment Day arrives. Given that Pope Francis, now 88 years old, has been battling serious health issues, including acute respiratory failure, speculation has intensified that we may be approaching the fulfillment of this ancient prophecy.
Of course, not everyone is convinced. Many scholars argue that the “Prophecy of the Popes” is nothing more than a 16th-century forgery, crafted for political purposes rather than divine revelation. Critics note that while early predictions seem accurate, later descriptions become vague and generic, casting doubt on the prophecy’s authenticity.
The Catholic Church itself does not officially recognize the prophecy, stating that while some predictions seem strikingly precise, “there have been many more misses.” However, this has not stopped the theory from gaining traction among those fascinated by end-times prophecies.
So, while 2027 might not be the definitive end of the world, you might want to keep your schedule open—just in case.
