The prophecy is a list of Latin verses predicting each of the Roman Catholic popes from Pope Celestine II to the final pope, Peter the Roman, whose reign would end in the destruction of Rome.
Definition of VAINGLORY. 1. : excessive or ostentatious pride especially in one's achievements. 2. : vain display or show: vanity.
Vain, Vane or Vein? J. Cheney. 1. Vain is used as an adjective to mean: without much value or significance; excessively proud or concerned about one's own appearance, personal qualities or achievements. The expression in vain as in I argued in vain means without achieving one's purpose.