Nostradamus Predicted Pope Francis Death? Experts are revisiting Nostradamus' prophecies amid growing speculation that he may have foretold the death of Pope Francis and his successor. A passage from his 1555 book Les Propheties mentions the "death of a very old pontiff" followed by the rise of a new pope,

“In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will sit Peter the Roman, who will pasture his sheep in many tribulations, and when these things are finished, the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the dreadful judge will judge his people. The End.”

Nostradamus' prophecies are drawing attention with claims that he predicted the declining health of Pope Francis and the rise of a new leader. Amid Pope Francis' serious health issues, speculation is mounting about the next papal successor.