The pontiff's daily diary until his departure from the Vatican at the end of the month is already full.

BBC: Pope Benedict thanks public for 'love and prayers'

Hicks Jr had no real input into decision-making at the club on a daily basis and so his departure will not affect on-going plans.

CNN: Hicks Jr resigns as Liverpool director

Last week The Washingotn Post's Howard Kurtz announced his departure from the respected daily to work as the Beast's Washington bureau chief.

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