'Vatican’s secret scroll': Did this 900-year-old prophecy predict 2027 doomsday?
Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Francis Falls
Pope Francis died at 88 from a cerebral hemorrhage, ending an era—and igniting speculation that he may have been the final pope foretold in a medieval prophecy.
Prophecy Returns
The mysterious 12th-century “Prophecy of the Popes” resurfaced after Francis’ death. Said to be hidden in Vatican archives, it predicts a final pope: “Peter the Roman.”
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Doomsday Nears
The prophecy claims the final pope will reign during the Church’s persecution, ending with Rome’s destruction and the return of the Judge—Christ himself.
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2027 Deadline
If scholars are right, the timeline ends in 2027—442 years after its midpoint pope in 1585—making the final judgment less than two years away.
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Three Peters
Of the nine frontrunners to succeed Francis, three are named Peter—including Erdő, Turkson, and Parolin—fueling fears that the prophecy is about to be fulfilled.
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Prophetic Accuracy
Phrases like “glory of the olive” and “eclipse of the sun” have eerily matched popes Benedict and John Paul II. Skeptics call it coincidence; believers, divine warning.
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Cryptic Origins
Attributed to Saint Malachy in 1139, the list names 112 popes with Latin phrases. Critics say it’s a forgery, yet many entries before 1590 are stunningly accurate.
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Final Passage
The last line warns: “Peter the Roman… will feed his flock amid tribulations… then the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the Judge will judge. The End.”
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Conclave Countdown
With the mourning period over, the conclave begins. Only cardinals under 80 can vote. The world waits to see if “Peter the Roman” rises—signaling the end.
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