Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Lightning Strikes The Vatican


Yes, this did happen
Global news agency Agence France-Presse published an image of lightning striking the basilica's dome, which it said was taken "on the day the Pope" announced his resignation.

AFP said the striking image was captured by photographer Filippo Monteforte, who works for Italian national news and photo agency ANSA.

Monteforte's website shows that he has photographed the Pope extensively for for more than a decade. He is also listed as a AFP photographer, with a portfolio of his work on the news agency's website.

The image was doing the rounds on social media overnight, with some people questioning its authenticity.

Fairfax Media photographer Nick Moir said the image looked genuine.

"It's probably not that rare for St Peter's to get hit," he said.

"The bolt is hitting a lightning rod to the side of the cross, it seems."
Do you think this is a sign?

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3 comments:

Bob said...

Lightning should'a struck that building a loooooong time ago.

Anonymous said...

Hmm, maybe the FSM is saying to elect a more liberal Pope.

Stan said...

Drag the bitch out and put him on trial!

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