The Pope has resigned, the media reports.
Jacques Le Goff observes that the term in inappropriate, as the Pope, Like royalty, can only abdicate.
A number of theory about the motives of the Pope’s decision erupt, while a media frenzy is generated.
The topic, grabs center stage worldwide and it is likely to mantain such status for about a month, or whatever it takes to elect a new Pope.
The very fact that, for the first time, two ‘Popes’ will dwell inside the Vatican walls, is likely to generate a new reality show with a title with unmatchable allure:
The Vatican. The new Reality Show.
The Pope is alive. Long Live the Pope!