Pope Benedict XVI is to resign at the end of this month after nearly eight years as the head of the Catholic Church, saying he is too old to continue at the age of 85.
The unexpected development - the first papal resignation in nearly 600 years - surprised governments, Vatican-watchers and even his closest aides.
The then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope after John Paul II's death.
The Vatican says it expects a new Pope to be elected before Easter.
Tom Horn and Cris Putnam have discovered an ancient secret they're calling "The Prophecy of the Popes. This document identifies the soon-coming Pope, the successor to Pope Benedict, as Peter the Roman, the long awaited False Prophet! Aging quickly at 85, will Benedict step down?
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