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
What We Know About Pope Benedict’s Resignation
What We Know About Pope Benedict’s Resignation
What We Know About Pope Benedict’s Resignation
In stunning news, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday morning from the Vatican that he will resign his position as head of the Catholic Church, effective on February 28. This has already set off a flurry of speculation, largely because no pope has voluntarily done so since the year 1415. The news is still coming in, but here's what we know so far:
The Pope Joins Twitter
The Pope Joins Twitter
The Pope Joins Twitter
Since joining the social media site earlier this week, the 85-year old pontiff has nearly 500,000 followers and counting, but has yet to send a single tweet. What kind of wisdom can he dispense in 140 characters? I have few in mind.