Report: Pope JPII dead
 

On drudge, saw it on another website too.

Cnn had it as well

CNN has shown that Reuters and Italian Media reports that he has died. However CNN independently, has not confirmed it yet.

The vatican has a ceremonial process by which they would confirm it, so it seems likely nothing would be immediately forthcoming from them.

Here's hoping the next one was as good as JPII. Guy had a good run.

R.I.P. JPII :(

I'm not Catholic--heck, I'm barely even agnostic--but the way he held things together during what was probably the most difficult time in the Church's history truly was amazing.

Best ... Pope ... Ever.

MM
~~:sulk:

No doubt.

A good friend of mine was in the crowd when the first assassination attempt was made. (Prior to the intrduction of the Popemobile.)

Better than Peter? ;)

Kidding. RIP, he helped do a lot of good in the world, even if you have reservations about the RCC.

Well, okay. That guy was alright as well.

MM
~~;)

Drudge is the only site I can find that is reporting he is dead. The others have the same stories up from this morning.

thats just the recent stuff, what about being from Poland under the communist rule and fighting against it during the height of the cold war.

Pretty sure he has a VIP pass to the pearly gates.

RIP my man.

If this is true
 

what a total bummer.

The man gave his all, and is one of, if not the most respected popes ever.

I actually feel sorry for whomever is next in line. It's almost a given that they will not be able to fill such big shoes.

Well it the way my grandmom died almost the same way. rest in peace jpII