Pope Benedict

8 Things the Pope Can Do Now That He’s Retired
8 Things the Pope Can Do Now That He’s Retired
8 Things the Pope Can Do Now That He’s Retired
Retirement can be a strange transition. What to do with the sudden influx of free time? Most people use the time to travel, to jump more fully into their hobbies and passions, or perhaps to start new careers they’ve always been curious about but never had the guts or the freedom to try. Pope Benedict XVI has announced his retirement, and while we’re sure the pension plan is heavenly, we’ve got som
The Funniest Twitter Reactions to the Pope’s Resignation
The Funniest Twitter Reactions to the Pope’s Resignation
The Funniest Twitter Reactions to the Pope’s Resignation
The news of Pope Benedict's resignation has got us feeling like it's 1415 all over again. HEY-O! Seriously, this is the first time a Pope has stepped down it nearly 600 years, so it's pretty big news. We all know what that means -- time for jokesters to trot out their bits on Twitter...
The Pope’s Dove of Peace Was Attacked by a Seagull
The Pope’s Dove of Peace Was Attacked by a Seagull
The Pope’s Dove of Peace Was Attacked by a Seagull
Just as he finished a sermon on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI symbolically released two doves into the air as a call for peace. But soon after the birds took flight, an aggressive seagull began dive bombing one of them. Uh oh. We're generally not superstitious, but we sure hope this isn't a sign of bad things to come.