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Is It Time for an Antipope?

With a growing amount of skepticism and general apathy regarding the newest papal election, it might be time for the world to resurrect a tradition that died out in the 15th century: antipopes. Full story

Seven Dark Horse Candidates for Pope

Everyone agrees that the next pope, like pretty much every pope in history, will be an old guy who is already a high-ranking member of the Church, but it doesn’t have to be. The new pope doesn't even have to be ordained, technically, and ain't no rule says a dog can't be pope. Full story

Dogmageddon

Religiosity Is Killing in Mississippi

Fifty-eight percent of Mississippi's residents describe themselves as “very religious.” The state also lays claim to both the highest teen birthrate and the highest HIV rate in young adults. In this experience we call life, there are plenty of coincidences. This is not one of the… Full story

Dogmageddon

Whoever Wins, We Lose

Being deep enough into Catholicism to the point where you can be considered to lead the church means not being too forward-thinking. In fact, let's take a gander at the top five candidates—according to, of course, a betting website—and see what they might bring to the table. Full story

Question of the Day

Hey, Did You Hear the Pope Resigned?

Pope Benedict XVI resigned on Monday, which seemed like an odd thing to do, considering a pope's resignation usually goes hand-in-hand with the day they stop breathing. We wondered whether anyone in London knew or cared about it. Full story

Gavin Haynes's Sleepless Nights

Why I Feel Sorry for the Pope Who Hung Up on God

Benedict is alone. He is ex-Pope. He has ceased to be pope. He is hanging up the pointy hat. He is turning over the keys to the golf buggy to a younger guy. From now on, when he tells young Africans that the best way to protect themselves from AIDS is abstinence, they can chuckle… Full story

Dogmageddon

Subtle Forces

The crazies of Hinduism aren't as in-your-face as, say, a suicide bomber or a Baptist minister calling for the end of Planned Parenthood. But they can certainly hold their own when it comes to mistreating women. Full story

Question of the Day

Which Religion Is the Most Stylish?

Faith Vs. Faith: Who has the sharpest garms? Full story

The Pope Smells Like Pureness, Peace, and Tranquility

And more stuff in VICE Style's Week in Tidbits. Full story