11.2.2013 schlug ein Blitz in der Basilika von St. Peter ... ist dies ein Zeichen? Am Abend der Vatikan ein Sturm war, schlug ein Blitz in der Basilika von St. Peter ... ist dies ein Zeichen? Siehe …More
11.2.2013 schlug ein Blitz in der Basilika von St. Peter ... ist dies ein Zeichen?
Am Abend der Vatikan ein Sturm war, schlug ein Blitz in der Basilika von St. Peter ... ist dies ein Zeichen? Siehe Blitzschlag. Stepping down ... Pope Benedict XVI. Previous Popes have stayed in the role until their death, despite physical and mental decay, in the belief that their prayer and suffering as they approach the end are a part of their role. 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." A message from above? ... lightning strikes St Peter's dome at the Vatican hours after Pope Benedict XVI resigned. Read more: www.smh.com.au/world/a-sign-from-abo…
Am Abend der Vatikan ein Sturm war, schlug ein Blitz in der Basilika von St. Peter ... ist dies ein Zeichen? Siehe Blitzschlag. Stepping down ... Pope Benedict XVI. Previous Popes have stayed in the role until their death, despite physical and mental decay, in the belief that their prayer and suffering as they approach the end are a part of their role. 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." A message from above? ... lightning strikes St Peter's dome at the Vatican hours after Pope Benedict XVI resigned. Read more: www.smh.com.au/world/a-sign-from-abo…
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