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Pope John Paul II: Requiescat in Pace

http://www.boston.com/news/world/europe/articles/2...died/

Pope John Paul II, who helped topple communism in Europe and left a deeply conservative stamp on the church that he led for 26 years, died Saturday night in his Vatican apartment, ending a long public struggle against debilitating illness. He was 84.

Old and full of years, John Paul II’s suffering has ended and Catholics worldwide are tonight bereft of their pope. It’s remarkable how supportive, and how deeply moved, Poland has been. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years.

For those of us who are either not Catholic or whose understanding of the papal election leaves something to be desired, there is this thorough post at Bettnet.com.

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Pope John Paul II: Requiescat in Pace

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http://www.boston.com/news/world/europe/articles/2...died/

Pope John Paul II, who helped topple communism in Europe and left a deeply conservative stamp on the church that he led for 26 years, died Saturday night in his Vatican apartment, ending a long public struggle against debilitating illness. He was 84.

For those of us who are either not Catholic or whose understanding of the papal election leaves something to be desired, there is this thorough post at Bettnet.com.

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