Problems with St. Malachy legend arise quickly. The text in question is a list of 112 phrases said to be associated with popes, beginning with Celestine II, who was named pope in 1143, Weiss said.

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 ...

The "Propency of the Popes" was written in the 1100s by Saint Malachy and allegedly lists 112 popes - the next leader after Pope Francis is said to be the last before Judgement Day ...

For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, ...

On Tuesday, April 22 Pope Francis' body was pictured in an open coffin for the first time as Vatican funeral preparations begin. The 88-year-old was presented for the Confirmation of the Death of ...

The Pope’s Last Wish Is to ‘Come Closer to Us’ — His Tomb and Burial Instructions Reveal the Man He Was Pope Francis' death has sent a wave of sadness across the world. Stories of his ...