Pope John Paul II

[icebox12]

Hello all, as you may or may not have known the Pope John Paul recently passed away. Read more for a more below:

Sadness and sorrow has swept across the world this evening after the tragjic death of the beloved Pope John Paul II. He died at 8:37 BST in Vatican in Rome. He died at the age of 84. Pope John Paul went threw a lot of a hard painful illness which reflected on his death. Through his time as being a Pope he led the world's one billion Catholics for more than 26 years. In his last few hours his aides stayed with him and prayed constantly. Over 60,000 worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square after hearing the tragjic news.

"Our Holy Father John Paul has returned to the house of the Father."
On Friday night a crowd of around 70,000 gathered in Rome's St Peter's Square to be close to the man who had been their spiritual guide since 1978.
R.i.p. Our Pope John Paul II

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[callynom8s]

I would like to pay my respects to Pope John Paul II he is the only Ponitff I have ever known ... I understand that many of others have their own religions and beliefs and I would never dream of trying to convert anyone. I am myself very upset at Pope John Paul's loss, but I think death is very sad no matter who it is, whether directly connected or not. I am not ashamed to admit I am a Catholic and was brought up one from day 1, the Pope's death saddened me very much .... but I also understand the concept of free speech, and understand that many people would not agree with me.

I just feel better for having my say :)

[icebox12]

:eusa_clap Cally, that was amazing. :eusa_clap

[callynom8s]

Thank you for saying that hun, but it was only my personal opinion, I would love to know exactly what you think was amazing about it ... I was only airing my own personal thoughts!

[icebox12]

Well not many people give out there personal opinions on subjects like these, they usualy just say r.i.p ect. or he will be deeply missed.

I am actualy pleased that someone has writen there view on the subject in hand and giving there own opinion, that is why I am pleased you have done this.

[callynom8s]

Yes I can understand what you are saying. Many are afraid to air exactly how they feel because of fear of backlash, but I was brought up to be proud of where, how, and my religious upbringing. A lot of people may knock me for how I feel or how I express myself, it doesn't worry me at all, and also doesn't make me thing any less of a person. I am not afraid to speak my mind. I hope I haven't offended anyone with my views, I certainly do not expect anyone to agree with me just because of what I have had to say. Like I said in the previous post I belive strongly in free speech!