POPE'S Resignation-Jerusalem- Battle for the Temple Mount

What's the uproar with the Pope's resignation? Why are Christians leaning heavily on prophecies witten by a Catholic Bishop by the name of St. Malachy? Should Christians follow prophecies not found in scripture? Are there any significance in them?

Bible prophecy focuses it's attention on Jerusalem, the Temple and the surrounding nations that will rise up against her. Are these things heating up? Why are these things all happening at once?

On Susan Puzio show page: Why did Benedict the Pope really resign?? Will Obama travel to Israel to make Jerusalem the capital of the New Palestinian state? Our guest is Brenda Johnson, of "As the Day Approaches" on Blog Talk Radio. ..The battle for the Temple Mount-Whats the significance? Will Islam and Israel find common ground and share the site? Why wont Muslims let Israel pray on the Temple Mount.??