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,

Experts are saying that French astrologist and soothsayer, Michel de Nostredame — or Nostradamus — may have already predicted Pope Francis’ death and successor. Referred to as the “prophet of doom,” Nostradamus is believed by some to have foretold major world events such as the Great Fire of London,