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 last pope to adopt this name was Pope Leo XIII, who reigned from 1878 to 1903. The use of this name has long been associated with strength and resilience, symbolized by the lion, a powerful ...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives his disciples a clear task: “Stop judging.” ...

Pope Leo XIV wore a Chicago White Sox cap during an appearance at the Vatican, in a nod to his longtime fandom. White Sox ...

Pope Leo XIV told cardinals at the Vatican last month that artificial intelligence “pose[s] challenges to human dignity, justice and labor.” ...

The final call lasted 30 seconds. Just enough time to say hello and ask if everyone was okay. But for Gaza’s tiny Christian population, the phone call from Pope Francis was a ray of hope that ...

Previously Unpublished: A Look at One of the Last Things Pope Francis Wrote. In a foreword to a book, he articulated the church’s position on marriage. Listen to this article · 7:09 min Learn more.