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April 02, 2005

Pope John Paul II Dies at 84 - Views From Around the World [Updated]

Pope John Paul II , the bold, humanitarian leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at 84, the Vatican announced in an e-mail Saturday.
"The Holy Father died this evening at 9:37 p.m. (2:37 p.m. EST) in his private apartment. All the procedures outlined in the apostolic Constitution `Universi Dominici Gregis' that was written by John Paul II on Feb. 22, 1996, have been put in motion."
The announcement came from papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls and was distributed to journalists via e-mail.

[to be updated]
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From Dream of Italy:

For those planning travel to Rome and/or following the events at the Vatican. These are the dates events are expected to take place. The Pope will lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica. According to tradition, he will be buried on the 4th, 5th or 6th day following his death, which puts the burial on or between Wednesday, April 6 and Friday, April 8. The conclave begins at least 15 days and no more than 20 days after the death of the Pope. So it is expected to begin on or after April 17.

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Comments

I don't subscribe to his belief system.

But for those who do (and hey, I could easily be wrong), then we should be celebrating for him. Karol has passed this veil of tears, and one thing I'm absolutely certain of: if heaven exists, he's there.

Of course, it's the world's loss: but it's selfish of us to think of that. He gave his very all, and no-one could ever accuse him of not doing his duty, right up to the last second he was able to do it.

Posted by: aebrain at April 2, 2005 07:50 PM

They say the appearance of death isn't the experience of death--may it be well with John Paul II--to me he is bathing in light now--his character was sterling even if one disagrees with some of the internal church policies--surely it is time to have the women move up and on for instance--who can fill his shoes? Not being Catholic I can't say but do have a couple of cardenals I would put on the cut list--RIP JPII and may all be wll with you and your church--we will remember your fights for the good true and beaufiful as you understood them.

Posted by: bob the good at April 3, 2005 03:07 PM

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