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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pope Francis is in the hospital, with double pneumonia, according to CNN. He has shown slight improvement since being admitted, the outlet reported. Social media users are claiming that there is a ...

The past is a deadly weapon.

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 ...