On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. In a rare move, Leo delivered his first mass in multiple languages, signaling a more inclusive papacy.
After his election, old prophecies gained attention again. Nostradamus wrote in 1555 of a “Roman of good age” who would follow an older pope’s death. While not an exact match, the timing and context stirred speculation.