First look: The Pope in Turkey

Pope Benedict XVI, whose comments in September suggesting that Islam was inflexible and unwilling to reconcile itself with rational thought provoked violence and outrage in the Muslim world, began......

Only one more Pope?

According to a prophecy made in the 12th century, there would be only 112 popes left. Whoever is elected Pope in the next few days will be the 111th. After that, according to the prophecy, there......

Why Pope Francis is the coolest Pope ever

Pope Francis takes a selfie during a special audience with members of Italian adult scouts in Paul VI hall at the Vatican. Photograph: Tony Gentile/Reuters The leader of the worldwide Catholic......

Topless performance shocks Vatican

The weekly audience held at Paul VI Hall in Vatican City was in for a shock on Wednesday, when a group of toned dancers took off their shirts for an acrobatic performance in front of Pope Benedict......

Pele @80: Milestones in the soccer legend's career

IMAGE: Brazilian footballer Pele in training for Brazil's match against England on January 1, 1963. Photograph: Keystone/Getty Images Brazilian football great Pele celebrated his 80th......