When in Rome....

Whats going on in Rome ?  I report only the facts ...   Lightening strikes the Vatican buildings on the day the Pope announces his resignation  ( bit unusual ) . A few weeks ago the Pope released a " dove of peace " . Unfortunately it was immediately attacked violently by a rogue seagull several times ( bizarre )  . Each event on its own raises eyebrows , but together the picture darkens and becomes more surreal ...