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The pope told a crowd of 100,000 people Sunday that God is calling on him to dedicate himself to prayer. The pontiff is retiring as a new scandal involving Scottish Cardinal Keith O'Brien makes headlines across Britain. NBC's Ann Thompson reports. (TODAY)

The actress who plays the bad-girl vampire in the "Twilight" series tells Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda that people have a hard time disassociating her character with her real personality, and says that she enjoyed being a part of the blockbuster film series. (TODAY)

TODAY dietician and nutritionist Joy Bauer introduces 26-year-old Nell Chaudoin as the newest member of the Joy Fit Club. She dropped seven pant sizes by cutting out snacks such as a 1,300-calorie Dairy Queen dessert. (TODAY)

Ever feel like things just aren't going your way? Author Kay Warren believes feeling good is a choice. She shares tips on how to improve your mood from her new book, "Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough." (TODAY)

To celebrate her new book, TODAY nutrition expert Joy Bauer visits with four members of The Joy Fit Club to share their inspiring success stories. (TODAY)

In the last four years, the Joy Fit Club has featured more than 140 people who lost a total of nearly 25,000 pounds. TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer talks about her new book, "The Joy Fit Club: Cookbook, Diet Plan & Inspiration," which features the amazing stories of 30 past participants. (TODAY)

At over 300 pounds, Tony Pichette was losing all confidence in himself. That's when the newest member of the Joy Fit Club decided it was time to make a plan. (TODAY)

TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb talk about Hoda's recent appearance on "The Joy Behar Show" where she discussed  her evolving relationship with boyfriend Jay. (TODAY)

Kristine Sindt says that before joining a weight-loss community on YouTube, "I thought I was going to be overweight and alone forever." Now she can't wait to see what the future holds. (TODAY )

Annette Bening, winner of the Golden Globe for best actress in a movie comedy, talks about what drew her to "The Kids Are Alright." (NBC News)