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musicman
04-02-2005, 03:03 PM
Story here (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3305285/)

Pope John Paul II, the spiritual leader to more than 1 billion Catholics who spread his message worldwide in his 26-year papacy, has died, Vatican sources tell CNN. Details soon.

May He Rest In Eternal Peace.
PantyFanatic
04-02-2005, 03:10 PM
Pope John Paul II
A learned and unique man in the office and as a person.
krzykrn
04-02-2005, 03:54 PM
*bows his head in a moment of silence* May he rest in peace...he lived a long life filled with great purpose, while I am not a religious man, I respected him greatly. That he was the first non-Italian in almost five centuries to achieve that holy post is ground breaking as it is...but I digress. *bows his head once more and sends a silent prayer to the heavens*
Sharni
04-02-2005, 04:00 PM
May he finally rest in peace

It was so sad to keep seeing an obviously ill man being propped up like a corpse for his public appearances
osuche
04-02-2005, 04:19 PM
WHat a wonderfully adept statesman, as well as a man of God. RIP.
Lilith
04-02-2005, 04:40 PM
He served his people, his religion and his God with grace.
Scarecrow
04-02-2005, 04:43 PM
He has done as much for world peace as any man has.


RIP
Sugarsprinkles
04-02-2005, 05:11 PM
I was fortunate to be able to attend a Mass at which he was the principal celebrant some years back. I was not able to see him up close, but it's still a memory I'll cherish the rest of my life.
He was a wonderful man, both as a man of God and as a human being. He did so much to bring reconcilliation between the Church and other religions. He also had much to do with the fall of Communism.
May he Rest In Peace.
lakritze
04-02-2005, 05:37 PM
For all of those whom Pope John Paul !! was a spiritual leader,I offer my sincere sympathy at his passing.He was a great man.May he rest in peace.
rabbit
04-02-2005, 05:48 PM
May God Bless and Keep him in his loving care.
jseal
04-02-2005, 08:47 PM
Pope John Paul II: Strong truths, well lived.
lizzardbits
04-03-2005, 03:36 AM
Although I am not a Catholic, I could respect him greatly. The world truely mourns his passing. Know comfort, he is with God and happy.
dicksbro
04-03-2005, 05:56 AM
He was an amazing person, even to the point of being at his window waving, blessing and trying (unsuccessfully) to speak to the Easter crowds at St. Peters. As you've all said, "God bless me and may he now receive his eternal reward."
Irish
04-03-2005, 08:33 AM
I was VERY suprised yesterday!I was listening,to a Talk Show(radio)that is
only on Sat. mornings.Everyone was calling in about the Pope.Four different
people said that he was to linient with the priests,over the molesting of boys,
scandel.The thing that suprised me the most was that ALL of the complainers
were Men.For some reason,I would have expected,that if anyone complained,
it would have been women.SUPRISE,SUPRISE! Irish
LixyChick
04-03-2005, 09:15 AM
I was surprised to learn that he was an actor as a young man. Even saw pictures of him in a stage performance...but don't know which one. I've always been curious to know what leads a person to their destiny, and where they began the journey. I learned some things about John Paul that were surprising, yet practical, to lead him to his final destination.

I am not religious...but I do recognize a good man when I see one...

For his selfless sacrifice and suffering...R.I.P. John Paul!
Cjack
04-03-2005, 12:18 PM
He will be missed by many, He was one of the worlds great leaders.
PantyFanatic
04-03-2005, 07:00 PM
Andy Rooney just expressed it well for me.
asp
04-04-2005, 09:37 PM
He is the only Pope to serve durring my lifetime so far, so I can't compare his reign to anyone else's. He did a lot of good but at the same time turned his head when events happened on his watch that made the church look very bad. This is why I call myself a recovering Catholic, I hope his replacement will be somone I can agree with more and not be so hypocrytical.
MilkToast
04-04-2005, 09:44 PM
Andy Rooney just expressed it well for me.
I would agree.

For those that want to see the transcript see here (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/01/60minutes/rooney/main684810.shtml) ,or here (http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/rooney/main3419.shtml) for a page with a link to the video version
Cindy Kim
04-04-2005, 09:53 PM
A wonderful human being, who earned the respect and love of the world.

Rest in peace.
imalikalotapuss
04-04-2005, 10:32 PM
He will be greatly missed by everyone. I think i will forever remember him as THE pope. He truly was a great man, he served his people well. Rest in Peace Pope.
scotzoidman
04-05-2005, 03:57 PM
May he finally rest in peace

It was so sad to keep seeing an obviously ill man being propped up like a corpse for his public appearances
Amen to that, Sharni...
He was such a strong leader in many ways, & where he may have failed in other areas may well be because he was so powerful he weakened the bishops' powers to tend to the day-to-day operations...in any case, his strength & grace will be hard to replace...