It's a sad day to see the Pope resigning. And the fact that it hasn't happened in 600 years and only twice in history is even more significant and shows us just how unusual the situation is. The Catholic Church has had some really trying times over the past few decades and leadership has been crucial. The strength from this Pope and the previous Pope have been instrumental in standing up for the Godly principles that the Church is known for. I do hope that the new Pope will have the strength and fortitude to stand firm in the face of turmoil. The Catholic Church has always been the obstacle standing in the way of the advancement of socialism. Hopefully, the new Pope will carry on that tradition.