Nettie put up a post that the Pope has passed, and is nice enough to give a link to the vatican site and you come along with snooty comment under an alias...no class at all.

Nettie thanks for the post and the link...you my dear are a true lady with class.
Thank you

... in Eastern Europe," i.e., the end of communism -- an ideology that was militantly atheistic.  I wonder what history and Roman Catholic history will make of John Paul?  I wouldn't be surprised if the latter ranked him up there with Gregory the Great ....

I agree - that was very rude!

Cheers JP!

I'd say he was one of the most dynamic leaders of the late 20th century.  Though I often did not agree with his principals, he had principals and lived his life by them.  He will be missed.

He was a solid dude.  I have always admired people who remain true to their beliefs.  The Pope was full of love and forgiveness.  Forgiveness is something we all need to give and receive. God rest his soul.