Lightning strikes St. Peter's basilica during a storm in the Vatican City on Feb. 11, 2013, the same day Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation
BREAKING NEWS – Rome, Italy – Lightning is seen striking St. Peter’s basilica during a storm in the Vatican City the same day Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation. Protestants and Catholics leaders from all over the world believe it is a sign from God, in reference to the word “good”. Catholics believe God was telling the Pope that he did a “good” job, and protestants believe God was telling him “good riddance!”