Well this is strange.

Earlier today, the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict will resign his papacy effective Feb. 28th because he can no longer fulfill the duties of his office due to health concerns. This makes Pope Benedict the first pontiff since the Middle Ages to ever step down from his position.

The 85-year-old pope said he had noticed that his strength had deteriorated over recent months “to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me.”

“For this reason, and well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of Saint Peter,” he said according to a statement from the Vatican.

All I can say is wow….

Thoughts??