Hi Doves,

On Thursday morning I was watching CBS news coverage of the pope leaving.  Two things stuck out:

1st - they announced that the conclave will "probably" begin on on the 11th (not only is this another 11 but it is all 11 days until March 22nd!) http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57571987/with-no-pope-catholic-church-officially-summons-cardinals-for-conclave-to-elect-benedicts-replacement/

2nd - CBS news anchor Scott Pelley twice compared the pope's departure (his helicopter lifting off) on a Thursday with Christ's ascension on a Thursday. He repeated this on the 6:30 evening news with a picture of Jesus in the clouds followed by a picture of the pope's helicopter. I thought that sounded ridiculous but I guess they will stop at nothing to deify the pope! ...Subliminally getting the masses ready (no pun intended).

Just thought I'd pass this on to you in case you hadn't already heard.  Exciting times to be awake and watching!

YSIC,
Liz Tracy