Final papal ramblings
One has to admire JP's reluctance to meet his boss - I do sympathise with that. However, I was struck by the fact that another over-80, Robert Mugabe, seems to be in perfect health. Let's hope nothing happens to him, eh?
Still: is this a good time to ask which man' s policies are responsible for more deaths in Africa?
Ducks for cover.
posted by buff and blue @ 8:03 PM
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19 Comments:
Is there really any dispute int he matter>
I didn't always agree with his views but his death is a great loss to the Catholic Church. I wish I had made more of an effort to get to know more about his teachings while he was alive. I suppose it is never too late! He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Mary O Dea, Scotland
I find it extremely difficult to find the pope a great man. I find it hard to associate with a person who had very narrow-minded views on Homosexuality. As a homosexual male myself, I found his opinion to be a very pre-historic attitude to have in the 21st Century. The world is supposed to move forward and maybe now a new pope may lead the catholic church into a modern day revolution.
Rory, UK
He was a brave guy with a great spirit. Peace be upon his soul. I hope the next Pope will enjoy such a personality so he can participate in reducing some of the conflicts messing up the whole world.
Israa Mohammed, Iraq
The Pope was for all religions. I saw Pope in Krakow in 1977, I saw him in Vatican in 1982 and now, I will go to see him for the last time. It's painful but real. I doubt if any future Pope can replace this great person in the world. God bless Pope.
Nuton, Larnaca, Cyprus
John Paul the Great? Let time judge this. He may have been an open and dynamic personality. But also, he may one day be seen as the one who accelerated the decline of the Catholic Church empire by blocking long overdue reforms: Female priesthood and religious equality, birth control, AIDS protection and tolerance toward sexual orientation.
Jan Stiefel, Switzerland
I thought Pope John Paul II always bore his office magnificently. It is an office which must be so incredibly demanding both physically and mentally on a fit man, but the way he continued to fulfil his duties even when his health was failing, right up to his final hours, was truly remarkable. An almost super-human effort which showed what a great and devoted man he truly was. I was particularly touched by the words of the Vatican spokesman who in Pope John Paul II's final hours said he was already "seeing and touching the Lord". I thought that was expressed beautifully.
Simon, UK
As a huge fan of unborn foeti, it behoves me to regret that those helpless little sacks of flesh and developing proto-bone may never again have a champion so eloquent and forceful. Sure, he liked a drink, but who doesn't! Let's give the guy a break. Lay off him, you sick twats.
Pedro (currently in the UK)
As a gay man, i thought the pope was just gorrrrgeous! and he will be hard to follow in that respect. but it's his wife and kids i feel most sorry for, although nobody seems to mention them. hail mary, full of grace: let's forget our differences and go on with the show.
Martin, China
My sister (now deceased) and I had the honour of seeing Pope John Paul II at Wembley - it was the most wonderful feeling seeing him how serene he looked and how humble we felt. His work has been done may he now rest in peace. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lorraine Gomes, UK
I am a Muslim who was saddened by Pope John Paul II's death because he was a leader who reached out to human beings other faiths at a time when negative parochialism is not uncommon. Regardless of anyone's faith, spiritually, there's a lot that can be learnt from his life, especially from the way in which he endured his personal suffering with patience and dignity. May God grant him peace.
Eddy Simba, Tanzania
World politics in the eighties was embodied by radical figures such as Thatcher, Reagan and Gorbachev. Looking back, Pope John Paul II was very much the right man at the right time, an influential moderator and communicator with a strong sense of tradition and justice. It will be tough to find a worthy successor that can tackle the issues of the new millennium with quite so much flair.
Lorraine, UK
When I saw and read the very emotional reactions from the Polish people here in the US and in Poland, then I understood who this man of God was and still is to them. I now see his gifts to mankind. I am sorry it took this long for me to appreciate him. Pope John Paul II was a hero and he will remain an inspiration to me. Be proud Poland!
Robert Kaulani, United States
I have never forgotten the day the Pope came to Murrayfield Edinburgh for the Youth Mass. He changed my life that day and I hope I can live out the rest of my life doing what he taught us to the best of my ability.
Karen Smith, Scotland
The death of the pope will be tricky to deal with. I hope there will be another one soon to fill his shoe.
I didn't post that last comment
Ah wreckers, what fun.
Of course the head if the real Ian Paisley's church is uncertain health too... Other Presbyterian churches are rather like North Korea in that they believe their leader is no longer on this earth. Still beats being led by Prince Charles.
I didn't post that last comment
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I'm delighted someone wishes to pretend to be me. However, I'd far prefer it if you could start by covering for me at work. And maybe cleaning the bathroom for me too. There's a good chap
I thought this was Harry's Place. I must have got lost.
So did I. Let's go back there so I can carry on impersonating you.
Harry's Place is so much better than this pap, I'd recommend all readers go straight there if they want to read anything a bit substantial. Here we go:
http://hurryupharry.bloghouse.net/
Am I the only one to have heard that the Pope's penis is to be buried in Krakow?
Calm down, chaps, this is getting rather over-heated, isn't it rather?
I'll set a simple Q for you all to ponder.
Can anyone tell me which is the only state flag in the world in use today that has a hammer and sickle on? It's not somewhere you would immediately assocaite with left-wing extremism
Pretty sure it's China. Yes.
Rupraj,
What, after the Sino-Soviet dispute as to who was the true heir to Marks-Engels-Stalin?
Not even close, mate
Canada.
erm.. no.
But it does have red on its flag.
Quite a trick question Venichka. I take it you mean the Austrian State Flag, as opposed to the Austrian National Flag?
Good show, Quink, You are correct.
Wasn't a trick question, really - the ref was specifically to a "state flag"...
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