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I'll start this new topic off! I just wanted to send best wishes and a quick recovery to the Pope. It's pretty sad to see him begin to decline in health.
I know what you mean, I'm not Catholic but you've got to admire him for all he's seen and done in his life. I may have misheard but I thought I heard a newsreader say the other day that he is the longest serving Pope.* I'm sure he's the longest serving in my lifetime but I didn't know if that holds up going back in history.
*Along those lines a year or so ago, about time of high school and college graduations I saw something about that year's graduates. That they had not known a time without remote controls for TVs, had never seen a "dial" telephone and had not seen the smoke rising over the Vatican.
Its strange seeing a figure like the Pope going throught what he is going through. I can't imagine what the whole "catholic" world will do at his passing. Very sad thought.
Ditto! I know he has to be ready to get back to work! Thats the worst part about being Ill! You miss all your friends and support group! Wishing him a speedy recovery from San Diego!
He certainly left his mark on the world. I hope Pope Benedict XVI has as good an impact on the planet as John Paul II. I guess it all officially starts really soon. I read about the pope having an email address. I wonder how many people really email him.