The Pope Resigns. The Fall of Rome.

BBC: Pope Benedict XVI in shock resignation

Pope Benedict XVI is to resign at the end of this month after nearly eight years as the head of the Catholic Church, saying he is too old to continue at the age of 85.

The unexpected development - the first papal resignation in nearly 600 years - surprised governments, Vatican-watchers and even his closest aides.

The Vatican says it expects a new Pope to be elected before Easter.

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope in 2005 after John Paul II's death.

With the Fall of Rome, now is the time for a new saviour for a new age.

Dude .. the Pope is in VATICAN CITY. He isn't in Rome.
And neither Rome nor Vatican City have 'fallen'. Both are up and running.

And actually, Benedict resigning is a good thing.
(the only thing he's done that I agree with)

Another one ?

reply to post by MarioOnTheFly


You're upset about this news? Why?

the fall of Rome???

Title is extream to say the least.

reply to post by Mr Peter Dow


He is 85 years old; in poor health and he knows he can't effectively do the job anymore; so he is resigning.

A new pope will be appointed; and the Vatican will go on.

Really...I don't understand what the big deal is; the corruption in the Catholic Church will continue; ah...but wait...this is the big deal.

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