VATICAN CITY
euronews
[with video]
When lightning struck the Vatican on the night of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, many in Rome could not help but question whether it was a sign from on high that a storm may be brewing for the Roman Catholic Church.
The Vatican is facing a raft of tough, almost unprecendented, challenges include appointing a new pope while the current one is still alive and finding a role for the retired pontiff.
Euronews correspondent Alberto De Filipis reports from Rome on the uncertain atmosphere around the Vatican:
“The Holy See has made its official statement about what’s going on. Spokesman Father Federico Lombardi, with visible nerves, addressed journalists. Yet, a few questions remain unanswered”.
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