S it he a place where tourists and pilgrims gather on a daily bases. Any idea the reaction of the people among the street or in the plaza . Reporter oh, yeah. We spoke to a number of people here. They saw all of the cameras charging over them. They were there to visit st. Peters square on a quiet monday morning as the tourists do here. They asked us what is going on. Nobody really got the news. When they told them Pope Benedict xvi was redesignisignry didnt know. Actually, he can, but obviously, no pope has done that for 700 years. So no wonder people are aware of that. For now on that may change the course of the Catholic Church in the future as well as Pope Benedict xvi is setting an example. If you dont have the strength to carry on let someone younger and more strength to carry on the mission. It certainly is a monument ool announcement. Claudio, thank you very much. This morning we spoke with greg burke the senior communication adviser to the holy see in rome. We began by asking him how much of a surprise this was . It is a surprise. I people think had fair warning. It was a few years ago in a book called light of the world, a long interview with a german journalist. The journalist asked the pope if he would resign. And he said something interesting. In the midst of a candle and all that stuff. He said now is not the time. Its not the time to run when youre in great risk and emergency period. But he said i do believe there are times when a pope, if he doesnt have the strength, can and even should resign. So we did have fair warning. But at the same time, since it is something that hasnt happened in centuries, it always does come as a surprise. And, greg, of course, it raises the natural questions about what is going on with the popes health as the Associated Press is reporting that the popes brother said his doctor said no transatlantic trips. Weve seen it this week. His gait, using a cane in resent weeks. How severe is his health . I dont think theres anything severe about his health. I dont want to give my dad a hard time. Hes four years older than the pope. Hes 90. I think about the pope i think about my dad. Hes 90 years old. Hes in good shape mentallile, but i think twice before i say, hey, dad, lets go to new york. Something i did up until a couple years ago. And i think the pope is exactly the same way with you know, people seeing him, hes having a harder time walking. He started using the cane. On the other hand, just the other night, he looked very tired, but he spoke off the cuff for well over a half hour, and as the pope has done for shown for years, great, great intelligen intelligence. But clearly, physically, he doesnt feel he doesnt feel up to the job. And i think this was somewhat an act of humility to admit that. And before i let you go, how much advance notice did Church Leaders have . How much planning has there been now for this papal conclaves that will elect a new pope . A couple of top officials have phone for quite some time, certainly for several weeks. I was told that just this morning. I only found out a few hours before hand from the popes chief of staff. The chief of staff had known for a few weeks now. And, you know, this theyre used to this, i know its huge news. But the romans, you know, one pope dies, and you elect another one. Thats the old phrase here in rome. In this case, it isnt the pope dying, obviously, its him resigning but in terms of process and conclave it all works like it does every other time. That was vatican senior communication adviser greg burke earlier this morning. As mr. Burke mentioned even for top officials in this country the announcement came as a surprise. Cardinal timothy dolan, the archbishop of new york just learned the news when we called him. He rushed over this morning from st. Patricks cathedral to give us his thoughts. Apparently it is confirmed. You and i both chuckled that this might be another rumor but it sure enough is confirmed. I find myself eager for news. I find myself itching to read the statement in latin. I hope you can translate it. Good luck with that. That the holy father made and i find myself kind of somber. You know, in a way, boy, i loved this pope. Every catholic feels the pope is his father. We call him our holy father. The world looks to him with respect and affection. I sense a special bond with him. I mean, hes the one that appointed me to you all as archbishop to new york. Im wearing the ring he gave me and the cross he gave me. So i feel a particular bond with him and i know the sadness, to be honest with you. On the other hand, my appreciation for him which was already high, is enhanced a bit. Because with this sense of realism that he has such an esteem for the office of the successor of st. Peter which is what the pope is, the bishop of rome, the successor of st. Peter that he says, you know, i may not be up to it t now and perhaps i can best serve jesus and his church and his people by stepping aside. I have to admire him immensely. Even as we stop and pay tribute to what he meant to the papacy and church an enormous responsibility falls on your shoulders as one of the cardinals in the world. Yes, it does. Ive never been through this before. Im still unpacking the red socks from a year ago when i was made a cardinal. Im going to need some coaching here. I dont exact know, except for prayer, which i already do a bunch of, and need to do more of, except for prayer, i dont know what else to do. Ill await instructions of everybody else. There will be, and you help me out, and you correct me on this. Theres a period of sede vicante. When the pope is dead. The chair of peter, ancient sign of teaching and unity, it will be vacant. Ands cardinals pastors and parishes in rome. You came to our church in rome. Our lady of guadalupe, we came together to elect a successor to st. Peter. What are the qualities one looks for in a pope. And is there a short list, as it were . Well, if you look, a good place to start would be look at Pope Benedict. Theres a learning, a savviness about the world, a thee logical depth. Theres unquestionably a personal piety and holiness. Theres a lynn lynn giftic challenge. As a cardinal can you vote for yourself . No, only crazy people can enter the contest. Your eminence, its awfully nice for you to come here this morning. You were one of the first people i spoke to. I promised you when this sad day would come, id be at your service. I look forward to being with you the coming weeks. As you said, there are mixed emotions. There are mixed emotions. I love the guy. What people dont notice is his humility. He almost shrugged and said compared to john paul ii, he said, boy, i dont know if im up for this but ill given it a shot. Hes winsome in his frailness and humanity. And such humanity covering this story, that he was getting his arms around. He took us to rome and vatican. We were there in june of 2011. His love for not only the man but his institution. It was evident then. He took us around and gave us a tour i will never forget. Anyway, we hope to be spend a lot of time with Cardinal Dolan over the coming weeks. We thank him for coming by this morning. One of the many people adjusting to this news. Lets turn to george weigel. Its good to see you. Hi, savannah, how are you . Very well. This is being framed as an act of great humility. You have to go back to the middle ages to find somebody that add voe indicated the papacy in this matter. What do you think the legacy of Pope Benedict will be . I think Pope Benedict is the greatest preacher in the world today. He has a remarkable capacity to express the beautiful truth of the Christian Faith in an accessible way. Its simplicity that comes on a far side of great complexity. This is an extraordinarily learned man as Cardinal Dolan said. What has struck me in the 25 years i have known the man who will return to being joseph ratzinger, is the simplicity of his soul. This is a thoroughly convinced christian believer who happens to be one of the smartest people in the world who speaks six or seven languages with complete flewency, who knows the history of biblical religion from a to z. Who never wanted to be an executive, a manager, who always thought of himself primarily as a scholar. But who somehow could translate all of that learning into beautiful simplicities about gods love for the world and for gods people. And, george, even as we honor the service of this pope, we look forward to the election of a new pope. And tell us about this process. I mean, is this a sort of thing where, for lack of a better term, there are frontrunners . There will be an enormous amount of ink spilled in the Italian Press over the next two weeks about frontrunners. Most of that would be silly. There are a number of cardinals who fit what would seem to me to be the profile. First of all, a man in full physical vigor. That suggests to me someone perhaps under 70. Someone who w the linguistic skills to speak to the church in italian obviously, hes the bishop of rome but also in english, spanish, et cetera. I think above all, a pope who can be peter again, who can be an evangelist, who can be a missionary, who can make the churchs proposal to the world in a compelling and whimsome way. The cardinals ought to be looking at a mans track record. Has he been able to make the christian proposal in an effective way, whats also in a hostile environment. George weigel. Great to get your perspective. I am sure youll be watching for the white smoke as the rest of us will in the coming weeks. Thanks so. Well have much more on the popes decision this morning. Right now natalie joins us with todays headlines good morning. Good morning. Officials say at least three people were so the in the Newcastle County court in wilmington delaware. The mayor said the suspected gunman was dead and the mans wife was killed in the incident. Two others were wounded. A trail of destruction in mississippi after a powerful tornado tore through three counties. The Weather Channels Reynolds Wolf is with the latest. Good morning. Reporter good morning. I want to show you something in hattiesburg. Take a look at this church, mt. Caramel Baptist Church which was full. Of course the people left. The tornado struck in the afternoon. Pan over here on this side. Street and well show you all this damage we have right over here off main street. Part of a gas station devastated. Debris as far as you can see. That is part of what this tornado caused. Youre seeing this video. This was shot from the Storm Chasers just yesterday afternoon. Just a devastating tornado. This tornado about half a mile wide at its greatest intensity. We do have bad news. 50 people, over 50 in fact that are injured, that came to this part of the world. Best news of all. No fatalities to report. Still got a huge cleanup and have to restore power to 5,000 customers. It will take a while to get back to normal. Thank you. Reynolds, thank you. A Carnival Cruise line is stranded in the gulf of mexico as an engine rhyme fire stopped the ship. Tom is following this story out of washington, tom, good morning. Hi, natalie. This is the Carnival Cruise ship triumph. Now drifting in the gulf of mexico after a fire in the engine room. It happened off the yucatan coast. The fire has left the ship without any propulsion. It reported no injuries but it is drifting, operating on emergency power. A tug boat is en route and should arrive sometime this morning. Passengers and a crew of more than 1,000 are given food and refreshments. Another Carnival Cruise ship pulled alongside to help and coast guard cutter was dispatched as well. The plan is pull the ship to mexico where the passengers will deboard and then go on to houst houston. The passengers who booked on those next ships will be given discounted and full refounds. The passengers on this ship will give a full refund and discount on future fiveday cruises, hopefully with power and propulsion. Natalie back to you. Fugitive former Police Officer, Christopher Dorner now has a 1 million price on his head. That reward was posted as authorities searched towns near los angeles for the fired lapd cop suspected of killing three people last week, including a Police Officer. Well have much more on this story coming up in a live report. And its never a good sign when a mascot attacks its own team but things got worse and worse at this Minor League Hockey game in california when the bakersfield condors brought out their name shake. First the condor alluded its handler, sending him for a spill on the ice as he briefly recaptured the bird. After getting on the ice, a players hockey stick insightci its wrath. And then the bird decided to hit the shower, even walked into the locker room. Its the wrath of the condor in bakersfield. Crazy bird. Remember the today show pigeon . That was not good. Thanks, natalie. Youre back from your busy weather weekend. It was. Well stay busy this week. Lets start out west where things a little calmer. Were looking at a Beautiful Day. San diego, 57, 59 in san jose. Look for showers in the Pacific Northwest. Salt lake city flurries and 29. Denver on the chilly side as well. Theyre going to look at snow earlier this week. As we move to the rest of the country. 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