Obviously, there are a lot of people who don't care about the Pope's passing, and they're sending letters and emails to CNN (and other news agencies) regarding their comprehensive coverage. That's actually sad, IMHO. While there are a lot of people who probably want to move on from this ordeal, the fact of the matter is, the influence of the Pope was not just on Catholics and Christians, but on other religions as well (including Atheists — hello, Castro?). I mean, if one is sick and tired of the coverage on television, wouldn't one just turn off their TV, or switch channels? It's not like a pope dies every year that it's a common occurance anyway. That being said, I'm glued to my TV. 😛 Plus, when else can you make fun of some of the reporters who stutter through their delivery because they're overly excited or inexperienced at such events? LMAO. Oh yah, CNN reporter Alessio Vinci is somewhat dreamy. ^_^
Putting this all in perspective, this is the most that I have learned about Pope John Paul II. I mean, I know about his papal duties, decrees, etc. but in terms of his life and how many people he really touched were a mystery to me until a few days ago. I never had the opportunity to meet him in person (Private Audience) or even in public (General Audience), but I never really tried either. Still, the respect that everyone has for him is overwhelming. It is possible to live a long and moral life; it is possible to be Christ-like — granted, he's a man of God (e.g., in the Holy Orders), it gives hope that people can continue to live and strive to be Christ-like (follow in Christ's footsteps — loving your neighbor, forgiving your enemies, etc.)
In other news: Jos
