Pope on last legs.

[Kanegrundar]

Speaking as a Methodist here, Pope John Paul II was an amazing man. The world has become a darker place with his passing. It will be a gargantuan task to fill those shoes.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Kane

 

[Jdvn1]

Nope, I believe they're +2 GMT or so...

I think that's right.

 

[Sarellion]

+1 GMT. At least it´s that in germany

 

[Torm]

I admired Pope John Paul II for a lot of things, and feel he lived a long life of accomplishment. At the same time, I am hopeful that a fresh perspective from a new Pontiff may bring Catholics and the world in general an even brighter future. I only wish that I thought, from looking at the likely candidates for his replacement, that his replacement will be as relatively young as Wojtyla was at his installation - most of more probable candidates are almost as old as John Paul II, and will probably pass, themselves, in less than a decade. :\

 

[Jdvn1]

Well, I think future papacies will be colored by this recent one. JP2 was hugely influential and he appointed all but three of the Cardinals that chose the next Pope.

 

[Zappo]

Italy is +1 GMT.

 

[Keeper of Secrets]

Sad, indeed. But good that he is not suffering, that it was not a horrible and protracted illness.

As a Catholic who is too young to remember the election of this Pope it should be interesting to see the new selection process. The media will love it, as they can cover the election of an American President every four years. A Pope is much more rare.

 

[Staffan]

I only wish that I thought, from looking at the likely candidates for his replacement, that his replacement will be as relatively young as Wojtyla was at his installation - most of more probable candidates are almost as old as John Paul II, and will probably pass, themselves, in less than a decade. :\

That's really considered more normal. John Paul II's reign of 20-something years is the third longest in the history of the Church.

 

[Klaus]

If there is anyone on Earth who was sure to go to the great Upstairs, it is Carol Josef Wojtyla. Godspeed and thanks for everything.

Yesterday the News here in Brazil aired the Pope's lighter moments, like him swinging his cane around, walking around in sneakers and stuff. Good man.

 

[Darth K'Trava]

May Pope John Paul II reside and celebrate with the Holiest of Fathers. He has been a strong leader of a large Christian denomination, leading it with the love and caring that can be matched by none other.