Following yesterday's shock announcement of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation, much speculation surrounds the reasons behind the decision and his likely plans for the future.
A secret, local, totally unreliable source tells Spurtle the true cause has less to do with the infirmities of old age and more to do with caffeine cravings.
It goes even further, suggesting that the soon-to-be Bishop Emeritus of Rome may not take up exclusive residence within a Vatican monastery, but could in fact be planning a visit to Broughton Street.
Why our source thinks the former pontiff would travel to Edinburgh on a unicorn escapes us – unless, of course, it is some hastily contrived reference to an adulterated papal bull.
