The Bell Tolls

[DumLuc]

Good-bye, John Paul

II.

[Holmes]

Amen. :sad:

In his own

immortal words, "Contrariamente alla credenza popolare, non vado alla stanza da bagno nei legni."



Rest in peace, John Paul II.

[wood elf]

Farewell and God bless you,

John Paul II.

Today we lost a great man and I mourn his passing.

[DrSmellThis]

RIP. Definitely the passing of

an era. Smart man. Didn't agree with many of his views, but he was an advocate for peace, was a hard worker, and

wasn't afraid to speak his mind.

My hope is that this might open the door to reforms in the Catholic Church --

but I doubt it.

[Pancho1188]

He was Pope longer than I've

been alive. I'll find it interesting to see how a transition affects the church...It's probably more influencial

than even a change in presidency because it happens so infrequently.

[Mtnjim]

My hope is that

this might open the door to reforms in the Catholic Church -- but I doubt it.
The speculation I've been

hearing is that the Cardinals may choose a "transitional" Pope (like John 23rd), that is older and won't be around

for more than a few years. This is so the Church can "catch its breath" after John Paul's changes.