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Pope John Paul II
Just saw on AP that the Pope has passed away. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
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33 minutes ago (2:10 EST -5 hrs GMT) the Vatican was denying reports of
the Pope's death. I think, however, it is just a matter of time. Julie Kreisleriana wrote: Just saw on AP that the Pope has passed away. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
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Now they say the Vatican is denying this.
"Kreisleriana" wrote in message ... Just saw on AP that the Pope has passed away. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
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On Fri, 01 Apr 2005 14:48:23 -0500, Julie Cook
yodeled: 33 minutes ago (2:10 EST -5 hrs GMT) the Vatican was denying reports of the Pope's death. I think, however, it is just a matter of time. Julie Yes, I have heard the correction, too. Sorry for jumping the gun. As of 3:00 PM, I am still hearing reports from the death watch. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
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[[33 minutes ago (2:10 EST -5 hrs GMT) the Vatican was denying reports of
the Pope's death. I think, however, it is just a matter of time. Julie Yes, I have heard the correction, too. Sorry for jumping the gun. As of 3:00 PM, I am still hearing reports from the death watch. ]] Don't worry -- I saw the same reports. Shame on whatever news agencies are reporting these things without having the information confirmed first. Double shame on them for not getting their facts straight, KNOWING how many millions of people are awaiting information regarding the state of the Pontiff's health. Unfortunately, given the most recent medical bulletins coming from the Vatican, describing the Pope's condition, it's likely that his passing is imminent. They said his breathing is shallow, his pulse and blood pressure are unstable, and he is experiencing heart and kidney problems. I'm certainly no doctor, but it sounds to me as though his body is shutting down. He was even described as "fading serenely" earlier today. It sounds, from the press releases, as though he understands and accepts the fact that his passing is near. If that's the case, and it sounds like it is, then may his passing be a peaceful and painless one. And if he has already gone, by the time I type these words, then may he rest in peace. Donna |
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Kreisleriana wrote:
Just saw on AP that the Pope has passed away. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Surely not someone's idea of an April Fool's joke? Jill |
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Maybe somebody thought they were being funny, but it wasn't a joke in
good taste. Tsk, tsk. Or perhaps it was sheer carelessness. He has been in failing health pretty much all this spring. I did hear he had been given Last Rites as of yesterday. There's probably already a lot of political wrangling going on among those who would like to be the next Pope. Melissa |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message .. . Kreisleriana wrote: Just saw on AP that the Pope has passed away. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Surely not someone's idea of an April Fool's joke? Jill No. Just "trying to break news first" syndrome. |
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"Shiral" wrote in message
oups.com... Maybe somebody thought they were being funny, but it wasn't a joke in good taste. Tsk, tsk. Or perhaps it was sheer carelessness. He has been in failing health pretty much all this spring. I did hear he had been given Last Rites as of yesterday. There's probably already a lot of political wrangling going on among those who would like to be the next Pope. Joel and I had a half-written game for a role-playing convention based on the political wrangling that goes on to select the next pope. Unfortunately, it now seems in horribly bad taste. It could be adapted to another sort of power, like a king or something like that, but even so, that means hundreds of hours of research on the history of the papacy can no longer be used. Still, its not so bad as the history of the Papacy is fascinating and is worth studying just by itself. I'm not Catholic, but I think I'll be a bit sad when the current Pope dies. Since Joel, who is Catholic, insisted we got The Yowlet baptised into the Catholic church, I"ve been more interested. I've come to respect the man who has tried to struggle on to serve his organisation whilst so obviously sick. I may not agree with some of his beliefs, but I've come to admire his courage and strength of conviction. Yowie |
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In article , "Yowie"
wrote: I'm not Catholic, but I think I'll be a bit sad when the current Pope dies. Since Joel, who is Catholic, insisted we got The Yowlet baptised into the Catholic church, I"ve been more interested. I've come to respect the man who has tried to struggle on to serve his organisation whilst so obviously sick. I may not agree with some of his beliefs, but I've come to admire his courage and strength of conviction. I have to agree with you in both respects: not agreeing with many of his positions, and greatly respecting that he seems to be staying focused as long as possible. There are warrior cultures that say of someone "he died well." That seems to be the case here. |
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