Pope John Paul II has passed away is still hanging in there, although his condition has worsened.
I'll always remember him for his stand with Lech Walesa and Solidarity. He gave the Poles courage to rise up against their oppressors.
He is a titan in the struggle against tyranny and will be greatly missed when he leaves us.
Michelle Malkin has more.
UPDATE:
The Pope has now indeed passed away. God rest his soul. He was both a good man and a great one.
Nope. Drudge has backed off it for now.
Posted by: Arcs at April 1, 2005 02:37 PMYikes, I didn't get it from Drudge! Thanks for the tip, btw.
OK, then, hang in there, John Paul!
Posted by: Donnah at April 1, 2005 03:25 PMWhat a great photo, Donnah! That's how I remember him. He seemed like such a great, smart, likeable, brave guy. THERE was a man.
Posted by: Salt Lick at April 2, 2005 06:51 PMHe was the champion of life:
"If such great care must be taken to respect every life, even that of criminals and unjust aggressors, the commandment "You shall not kill" has absolute value when it refers to the innocent person. And all the more so in the case of weak and defenceless human beings, who find their ultimate defence against the arrogance and caprice of others only in the absolute binding force of God's commandment".
(Evangelium vitae, III.57)
Posted by: Brutha at April 2, 2005 08:01 PMIn a world of cheap celebrity, this man truly made a difference with his life.
Posted by: Donnah at April 2, 2005 11:17 PM