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Kristylovesbb
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09-14-2000

Friday, April 01, 2005 - 1:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
To a wonderful kind and loving man that has given so much to so many. He will be sorely missed. Peace be with you on your journey to meet our Father.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Friday, April 01, 2005 - 1:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Still no confirmation anywhere and the Vatican has denied the reports at 1:55 eastern.

quote:

Italian media backed away from reports that the pope had died.

Some Italian wire and television sources reported just before 9 p.m. Rome time that the pontiff's heart and brain activity had stopped and a monitor on a machine had displayed a flatline, but they reversed that proclamation after Vatican sources said it wasn't true and there was no such machine in the pope's apartment.



This is from a Fox News story

Blessed journey, Karol Wojtyla, go in peace ...

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Friday, April 01, 2005 - 1:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Aack so we're a lil premature.

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Friday, April 01, 2005 - 2:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think Eeyore started this thread knowing the Pope was not dead. It's been reported for hours that the Italian media reports were not confirmed.
It's just that the reports indicate there is no hope for him to live much longer.



Cher
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08-18-2004

Friday, April 01, 2005 - 4:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thoughts and Prayers go out to Pope John Paul.

Wink
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10-06-2000

Friday, April 01, 2005 - 4:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have many philisophical differences with this remarkable man but my wish is that he be free from the physical pain he has suffered for so many years. I will always remember the twinkle in his eye when had any dealings with children and the incredible changes he facilitated in his native country and many others in Eastern Europe.

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Friday, April 01, 2005 - 4:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Pope. Since it sounds like he will not live much longer, may he die peacefully in the arms of God.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 1:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've also had differences, or wished he'd been more like John XXIII, but what a vibrant man this pope has been!!

Ted Koppel, on Nightline tonight showed the unforgettable scene in Los Angeles in 1987 when the young man who had no arms played his guitar with his feet and sang for the Pope, who was so touched and pleased that he jumped off the stage and went to the man and gave him a kiss.

The man had wanted to be a priest but was told that without hands and fingers he could not be a priest. The pope told him to keep doing what he was doing, spreading hope everywhere, and he did. That meeting gave him entre to groups world wide and he had a musical ministry of sorts. He met the pope again and the pope reached out to touch and bless his little daughter. He's in his 40s now and they interviewed him.

Brought tears here, for sure.

The Vatican is to update on his condition at 1:30am board time; 4:30am ET.

MSNBC is just saying he is clinging to life.

I know that when he passes, his soul will be free to hike and ski once again.

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 5:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was thinking of the Pope a lot during my sleep last night..and I have this picture in my head that I thought I would share.

You know how so many people are holding a vigil at the Vatican for the Pope. I have this picture in my head of all the people who have died waiting in heaven to greet the Pope when he passes on and enters Heaven. Corny may be, but I thought I would share.



Alegria
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07-05-2002

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 6:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This pope has been incredible. His loving dedication, steadfast service and sense of duty to his flock is rare and touching. He is unforgettabe.

The servant will be welcomed by his Father with loving arms. May he rest in peace and may all the goodness of his ministry be reflected in the next chapter.

Phatcat
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03-08-2004

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 7:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Not corny at all, Skootz.

In October, 1979, I had to go to Chicago to do a show with Jimmy Dean. On the way to the hotel, I commented to the cab driver that I had never seen a city with such clean streets. The driver informed me that the city had been cleaned for a visit from the Pope. The next morning, when I walked out the doors of the hotel into the gloriously beautiful day, I was shocked to hear what sounded like angels singing Amazing Grace echoing throughout the city. I walked to Grant Park and joined the throng of nearly 200,000 people who had gathered to hear the Pope. In that mass of people, it was eerily quiet, no pushing, no shoving, complete reverence and kindness from every individual. Pope John Paul is an extraordinary individual, full of compassion and mercy, and will be a great loss to the Body of Christ, from every denomination. I feel sure, when he stands before the Lord, he will hear the words...well done, good and faithful servant.

Lori
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04-18-2003

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 7:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't think that's corny at all Skootz!

What a wonderful memory Phatcat!

A big thank-you for creating this thread!


Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 9:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh my goodness Skootz ... that's a beautiful thought! I love the idea of my grandparents, my mom and all greeting the Pope as he enters Heaven.

May peace be with him.

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I feel so old. I remember when he was appointed Pope or elected...can't say how they do it since I'm not catholic.

That being said, he's been an incredible man and he has done a lot of good.

God bless him and may he rest in peace.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 1:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
CNN is reporting right now that the Pope has indeed passed on. I hope he is with God now. He has left some big shoes to fill.

Llkoolaid
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08-01-2001

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 1:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
2:37 Eastern time

Lori
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04-18-2003

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 1:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
God Bless you Pope John Paul. Rest in Peace.

Calamity
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10-18-2001

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 1:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Goodbye and God Bless.

Whoami
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08-03-2001

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 1:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Skootz, I love your mental image.

I can't even imagine anyone else being Pope.

Since I'm not Catholic, I'll admit that, although I was quite aware of the position of the Pope, the person behind the position was of little interest to me as I grew up, and even to early adulthood.

My first real memory of who the Pope was is with John Paul I. I remember thinking how "cool" it was when he chose his name, honoring his two immediate predecessors. I also remember how saddened I was when he died so shortly into his service as Pope. I also remember feeling very touched when the new Pope chose John Paul II. By doing so, he not only honored his own predecessor, he continued his predecessor's intention of honoring the two previous Popes as well.

I remember when he came to Denver for World Youth Day in August of 1993. It was an amazing experience for the whole state. I remember being just glued to the TV coverage at the time.

Rest in Peace dear man. You certainly deserve it.

Ddr
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08-19-2001

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 3:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
May He Rest in Peace.

Thank you again, Eeyoreslament, for starting this thread.


Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 3:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Rest in Peace

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 11:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Rest in peace, John Paul II.

Skootz - I love that image and I'm not so sure it's that far off to tell you the truth! I sure believe we will be welcomed by those we loved.

Phatcat - Thank you so much for your wonderful story.