Cover Story: Pope Benedict XVI Retires

Cover Story: Pope Benedict XVI Retires

Pope Benedict XVI left Vatican City Friday for the last time as head of the Roman Catholic Church. He was taken by helicopter to Castel Gandolfo where he will remain until April. “While it's a bittersweet moment, I always find

Something truly extraordinary is unfolding in Rome. For the first time in 600 years, a pope has stepped down; and not just any pope, but the extremely fashion-forward Pope Benedict XVI. For all the problems the Catholic Church faces in the 21st century

What with the pope and Cardinal Keith O'Brien, Catholicism is a hot topic, so forgive me if I haul it in as a weapon to attack the NHS establishment. In revealing that he almost became a priest, Danny Boyle gave a clue as to why his Olympics opening

This week's cover by Barry Blitt, “Sic Transit Gloria Mundi,” is not the first time that a Pope has been portrayed on our cover.

This week's cover by Barry Blitt, “Sic Transit Gloria Mundi,” is not the first time that a Pope has been portrayed on our cover. “I wish I could say something in Latin to make the image sound smart,” said Blitt, when asked what inspired him. See below