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The Funniest Papal Wardrobe Malfunctions

Emerald Catron — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:35:19 +0000

All those robes seem mighty grand, until a gentle breeze starts a-blowin’. We wouldn’t be surprised if it was the wind that led to Pope Benedict XVI’s abdication. Robes flying everywhere. Hats soaring off. It’s not easy being pope. And this one is tame. We kind of wonder if he holds mass in a wind [...]

Pope's Resignation Prompts Celebrity Reaction on Facebook

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:32:05 +0000

The news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation quickly spread across social media platforms on Monday. While the pope remained silent on his recently opened Twitter account, his Facebook page (which we completely fabricated) got weird. Check out how (we imagine) the pope’s “friends” reacted to his resignation: [button href="http://thefw.com/things-the-pope-can-do-now/" title="Next: New Jobs the Pope Could [...]

8 Things the Pope Can Do Now That He's Retired

Christine Gritmon — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:29:18 +0000

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 some suggestions for things he can do to keep himself busy. Hopefully he gets to keep the hat.

The Funniest Twitter Reactions to the Pope's Resignation

Emerald Catron — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:38:51 +0000

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. Not [...]

The Pope's Dove of Peace Was Attacked by a Seagull

Donald Deane — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:09:04 +0000

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.

Nicki Minaj Hits the Grammy Awards Red Carpet With… the Pope?

Danny Groner — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:54:19 +0000

Lady Gaga might get the most attention at public events, but at the Grammys Sunday night it was Nicki Minaj who commanded the spotlight. The 'Super Bass' star came dressed as a cardinal in a full-length red robe, led by the Pope...

The Pope Gives Facebook and Twitter a 'Like'

Kathy Landin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:47:49 +0000

No one can accuse Pope Benedict XVI of being old-fashioned, even if his beliefs on doctrine are strictly traditionalist. The Pontiff proved he holds his traditional views in a very modern social landscape by praising the usefulness of social media communication.

Pope Benedict XVI Lights Christmas Display With Miraculous Android Tablet [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:32:06 +0000

In a show of technological savvy, Pope Benedict XVI turned on a massive Christmas light display in the Italian town of Gubbio by using a Sony Android tablet. It’s a miracle…of technology! While in his apartments at the Vatican, the Pontiff flips the switch on the display by simply flicking a finger across a touchscreen. [...]