Throughout history, prophecies have captivated believers and skeptics alike, offering tantalizing glimpses into the unknown. One of the most enduring and controversial of these is the 'Prophecy of the Popes,' a manuscript attributed to Saint Malachy, a 12th-century Irish archbishop. Said to contain a mysterious list of Latin mottos predicting the identities of future popes, this prophecy has sparked intense debate for centuries.
Some claim it is an astonishing example of divine foresight, while others argue it is nothing more than a cleverly constructed forgery designed to manipulate papal politics. But part of the prophetic manuscript says that Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, would be the last pontiff before the world comes to an end.
What is the truth behind this enigmatic document and the prophecy it contains? Is it a genuine revelation, or simply an elaborate hoax? Click through this gallery to find out.