Oh God

My initial shock and disappointment of Pope Benedict's resignation is tempered on reflection. It's actually quite a noble and conscientious decision (and perfectly legal in Canon law) to step down, and Benedict himself well knows the effects of old age and deteriorating health, as witnessed by the declining years of his predecessor John Paul II.

First the UK tows the line with gay marriage. Now the Pope himself has resigned.

And then that very evening, St. Peter's basilica was struck by lightning. Is it not just me that's upset about this, but someone else too?!