Pope Leo XIV’s election has the entire Catholic world in a frenzy.
Pope Leo XIV became the first American to hold the position when the 69-year-old former Cardinal Robert Prevost was confirmed as the new head of the Catholic Church on May 8.
A mystic from Ireland
Some conspiracy theorists are worried about the Church’s future, while the majority of Catholics are celebrating the election of the new pope.
Why? Because Pope Leo XIV may be the last pope, according to an old prophecy that is resurfacing.
Peter the Roman” is who?
First of all, Pope Leo XIV’s name and background don’t exactly fit with “Peter the Roman.” Not Italian, but Peruvian and American, Pope Leo XIV was once Robert Francis Prevost. Thus, the theory already appears to be incorrect.
Very true
Fr. Weiss also objects to the reference to a “dreadful judge” and the phrase “city of seven hills,” which most people believe to be a reference to Rome. He thinks this might allude to something far less catastrophic, perhaps a national leader’s judgment as opposed to a worldwide calamity.
This new pope is definitely someone to keep an eye on, despite the conspiracy theories, but don’t expect the Prophecy of the Popes to play a significant role in deciding his future.
