This headline on Yahoo!
Eclipse set for same day as Pope's funeral
The article goes on to talk about how this will boost superstitions that major natural events will herald historical events. How positively medieval of you, Gaston. Next we will hear how boils are a punishment, comets will destroy the Earth (oh wait.. they made some movies about that) and all about the divine right of kings.
Serfs are still needed for Nate's Mountain Fortress. Bring your own burlap.