Month: February 2013
Rumors abound online
‘Something is up’ one comment on the CNN breaking Pope Benedict story read. No pope has quit since the 1400s until now .. And rumors quickly firing up online suggesting there is doubt that the 85-year-old fragile Pope is leaving due to his health. Sex abuse, one said. Perhaps unflattering news about the treatment the … Read moreRumors abound online
Of Popes and power
The last Pope to resign was Gregory XII in 1415. And he didn’t Tweet. That’s a long time ago.. It’s also very debatable in Catholicism whether a Pope should actually be able to quit.. This papal resignation comes right before the Lenten and Easter season in the Church.. There are some perhaps shocked by this … Read moreOf Popes and power
Pope resigning February 28; No reason given at this point
This is how NBC news is reporting this early Monday breaking story: By Claudio Lavanga and Alastair Jamieson, NBC NewsROME — Pope Benedict XVI is to resign on February 28, the Vatican said Monday.The Pope made a statement in Latin during a small canonization event saying he doesn’t have the strength anymore. The conclave will … Read morePope resigning February 28; No reason given at this point
Next up: PETER THE ROMAN?
This is a breaking news event and developing story: ROME (Reuters) – Pope Benedict will step down as head of the Catholic Church on February 28, the Vatican confirmed on Monday.
Sunday rough weather in Mississippi
A large tornado ripped through a populated area near the University of Southern Mississippi.. Developing story..
Maybe it’s an old story
…but we are still eying articles on the supposed UFO over the suoerbowl when the blackout occurred..
New disease popping up in Philadelphia
CBS Philly: It’s a mysterious, newly discovered disease that strikes mainly young women, and it’s often misdiagnosed. Doctors who discovered it, here in Philadelphia, say it’s like your brain is on fire More: Young women dazed, restrained in hospital beds, acting possessed and then becoming catatonic. They’d been so normal, when suddenly their lives went … Read moreNew disease popping up in Philadelphia
Darkness falls
Nearly 530,000 customers have lost power in nine northeastern states during the blizzard that is blanketing the region. Over 300,000 of those