A legend involving an ancient doomsday prophesy could be interpreted to say Pope Francis' death marked the last head of the Catholic Church – but don't get too worried. The legend traces back to a ...

The health of Pope Francis has led to renewed interest in a 900-year-old book known as "The Prophecy of the Popes" ("Prophetia Sancti Malachiae Archiepiscopi, de Summis Pontificibus" - or "Prophecy of ...

When Pope Francis died in April 2025 on Easter Monday, he was mourned by millions. The peace-loving Pope preached about caring for one another and put an emphasis on empathy and inclusion. His death ...

Benedict could be the second to last Pope. The prophecies of the Irish saint Malachy, the 12th century bishop of Armagh who predicted all the popes have thrilled and dismayed readers for centuries. He ...

The death of Pope Francis has brought into focus an Irish saint’s 900-year-old prophecy claiming to herald judgement day and the end of the world. St Malachy is believed to have dreamt a vision of the ...

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As these words are written, the Roman Catholic Church is between pontiffs. All official documents right down to postage stamps are normally marked with the Latin words “sede vacante” or “the chair is ...

Editor's note: Follow USA TODAY's live coverage as Pope Leo XIV is named the first pope from the United States on Thursday, May 8. A legend involving an ancient doomsday prophesy could be interpreted ...