Pope John Paul II

Started a new thread, to get away from the politics that have developed there following the announcement that was early...

RIP

Didnt believe in many of the things he did, but he was a nice chap for all that..

Despite many, i also believe he had a far greater hand in the fall of Communism than Ronald "McDonald" Reagan ever did. His succession to Pope encouraged the people of Poland in a way the west never could, and the rest of the Warsaw Pact followed..

He will be missed by millions.

Yes, to those to whom he was important: you have my condolences.

Agreed, his reason on certain issues were a bit off. But certainly,

Rest In Peace.

I hope you found eternity.

Rip

I did not realize that he started his career as Pope in 1978. Honestly, those old white haired men look the same to a non-follower. He really had a long tenure.

In 1983, I was in Vatican Square and he came out to bid everyone a good morning, as is custom. He does so in about 7 different languages.

So it seems, I have actually lost an old acquaintance.

A great loss to the Catholic faith. RIP.

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Originally Posted by Chewie UK

A great loss to the Catholic faith. RIP.

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A great loss to people of any faith, John Paul II loved all people, and did plenty to show that during his time

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Originally Posted by RPerry

A great loss to people of any faith, John Paul II loved all people, and did plenty to show that during his time

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I could take time to argue my point but it's not that important.

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Originally Posted by RPerry

A great loss to people of any faith, John Paul II loved all people, and did plenty to show that during his time

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Not a great loss to me. However, I ain't happy about it.

Irony : People who laugh at mortality

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Originally Posted by Caroline

Irony : People who laugh at mortality

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Wtf is that supposed to mean?? :blink:

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Originally Posted by Caroline

Irony : People who laugh at mortality

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is that really irony?

The pope is to be buried on friday 8th of April.


This means that Prince Charles and Camilla are postponing their wedding until saturday.



But I think Ken Barlow and Deirdre's wedding is still going ahead... :ermm:

Why should Prince Charles and Camilla postpone their wedding? It was organised a long time ago. It does not say much for the Cardinals sitting around that table when they picked the same day for the funeral.

Most of the country (UK) are either against the marriage or dont give a toss... So why should they delay?

Gives the rest of the Royals and VIPs the perfect excuse they need not to go to the wedding and attend the funeral instead. :shifty:

Postponing the wedding means that the royals get two days off - that is if they ever have days on - one jolly to the Vatican and one to drink Pimms chez Chaz.

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Originally Posted by Rat Faced

Most of the country (UK) are either against the marriage or dont give a toss... So why should they delay?

Gives the rest of the Royals and VIPs the perfect excuse they need not to go to the wedding and attend the funeral instead. :shifty:

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Could it be it is because he will be the future king of a non Catholic country and 117 Cardinals dont give a hoot*.


* insert whatever word you want here. :)

This Photograph of the Queue to see the Pope is astounding :ohmy:
http://www.digitalglobe.com/images/q...ril5_05_dg.jpg

They closed the line at 10pm today ( i do know how...) and sent millions of text messages to people in italy telling them the line would close.
24 Hr waiting time...