Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI (The First Pope in 600 years) Resigning on February 28, 2013

Pope announces his decision to Resign

The Head of the Universal Catholic Church, Holy Father Benedict XVI surprised the world to day, with the announcement of his retirement from the papal post as the pontiff on the 28th of February, 2013 stating health reasons.

The 85 -year-old Pope Benedict the XVI is the first pope to resign from the post in the past 600 years. 

The Pontiff who was elected to the present post in 2005 after Blessed Former John Paul II left for his Heavenly crown, headed the Catholic Church for nearly eight years.

The Pope, by his swift announcement that he is retiring, surprised not only the Catholic Church, but also the whole world including his close aids who were clueless about this...!

The Vatican said that it will elect the next Pope before Easter 2013...!

May the Divine Master Who started His Church, grant another person to lead it in the present times of crisis....!

Major Arch bishop Mar Baselios Mar Cleemis Ordained as Cardinal of Catholic Church

The Major Arch bishop of the Syro-Malanakara Catholic Church, Moron mar Baselios Cleemis is ordained and installed as the first Cardinal of Malankara Church by the descendant of Apostle St. Peter, Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI in a historical spiritual celebration in the St. Peters Basilica in Rome just now.

The mega event was witnessed by a large number of Indians particularly Keralites from many parts of the world. More than a thousand people from India including special guests from the Indian Political and social segment also witnessed the spectacular Spiritual event in Vatican. They included Union Ministers, top political leaders, Muslim clergy (Imam) and Hindu swamy.

After the  coronation, the new Cardinal said that he prayed and will continue to pray for India and specially for Kerala. With the installation of Mar Cleemis as a Cardinal (with voting right to elect the Pope), Kerala Church will become proud and blessed to have six Cardinals...!

Cardinals are considered as Princes of the Catholic Church though they wear 'red' gowns which remind them the sacrifices and persecution underwent by the Divine Master, His Apostles and numerous Martyrs. 

All the faithful must pray for the chosen servants of the Lord so that they become more and more humble as they get more and more high positions.