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Pope John Paul II Has Passed Away..

Discussion in 'Archive: Your Jedi Council Community' started by Darth Mischievous, Mar 31, 2005.

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Rogue_Thunder FanForce CR, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Jan 7, 2003

I am a Catholic, and even I know the church has made mistakes, being a Native American, the residential schools have still left their mark. Pope John Paul the II is the first Pope in history to acknowledge such mistakes and apologize for them. He was truly a great and enlightened man and the world is now darker for his passing.

Regardless of your faith you have to respect the man himself for always doing what was right.

God bless.

Rogue_Thunder, Apr 2, 2005

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The_Abstract Jedi Master

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Jul 16, 2002

God our Father,
you reward all who believe in you.
May your servant, John Paul II,
our Pope, vicar of Peter, and shepherd of your Church,
who faithfully administered the mysteries of your forgiveness and love on earth,
rejoice with you for ever in heaven.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

The_Abstract, Apr 2, 2005

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JediRaanic Jedi Padawan

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Nov 23, 2001

He was a great leader, I didn't always agree with his opinions, but in the grand picture of all the work he has done he will truely be missed.

RIP, Pontifex Maximus

JediRaanic, Apr 2, 2005

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20x6 Jedi Master

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Apr 10, 2003

Just another non-Catholic chiming in to pay my respects to the man. He was a great leader, a great Christian, and a good human being. May he have the eternal peace he diserves.

20x6, Apr 2, 2005

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rsterling78 Jedi Knight

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May 26, 2002

A great man has died. He inspired men and women of all faiths and of no faith. Rest in peace, sir.

rsterling78, Apr 2, 2005

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Hatter Jedi Padawan

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Apr 16, 2001

The Pope is dead.
Boy, you can't say that every day...

Hatter, Apr 2, 2005

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Jack1138 Jedi Master

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Jan 8, 2005

I'm not catholic but I thought John Paul II was a cool guy. I felt sorry for him in the last few years as his health deteriorated but he was a real trooper. May he rest in peace.

So who will be the new pope? Is there a "poping" ceremony? I'm not trying to be a smart@$$ I'm just curious about it.

Jack1138, Apr 2, 2005

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MariahJade2 Former Fan Fiction Archive Editor VIP

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Mar 18, 2001

There's about a 9 day mouring period and they have to have the funeral. Then in about two weeks all the electing cardinals will meet behind closed doors till they elect a new leader.

MariahJade2, Apr 2, 2005

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Mortimer_Snerd Jedi Grand Master

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Mar 14, 2004

I hope the new pope wears a bigger hat. I mean huge.

Mortimer_Snerd, Apr 2, 2005

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FamousAmos VIP VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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Feb 9, 2003

RIP, John Paul II

FamousAmos, Apr 2, 2005

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Jedi-Washington Jedi Master

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Aug 3, 2003

To a great leader of the world, and a wonderful example for all of tolerance...

May he rest in happy peace.

Jedi-Washington, Apr 2, 2005

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orn-free-tada Jedi Knight

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Aug 11, 2001

I am catholic. his passing will be in my prayers:

RIP, Pope John Paul II

orn-free-tada, Apr 2, 2005

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Suzuki_Akira Jedi Master

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May 13, 2003

CmdrMitthrawnuruodo posted on 4/2/05 2:11pm
[i]However, as far as I know, he was not a lier or a hypocrite, and always tried to do what he felt was in the best interest of the Church.[/i]

He should have done what was in the best interest for the HUMAN RACE and not for the Church.
[hr][/blockquote]

Can I ask why the leader of the Church should be responsible for the human race if the Church is supposedly so bad?

Suzuki_Akira, Apr 2, 2005

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Raven Administrator Emeritus VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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Oct 5, 1998

The last of the giants of the twentieth century is dead.

Raven, Apr 2, 2005

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GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque Staff Member Administrator

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Nov 28, 2000

The Conclave will take place in a minimum of 15 days and a maximum of 20. As per new rules created by John Paul II in 1996, if--after 30 ballots are taken--there is not 66% majority, it would be permissible to alter the rules to allow a simple majority. This would take seven days. However, it is predicted that it should go a lot smoother and that the Cardinals are not expected to play political games this time, due to the circumstances.

It is somewhat fitting that the Roman chief priest has the title of Pontifex Maximus, which the Pontifacy still uses. It means "the greatest bridgemaker", transliterated, and that's especially appropriate for one such as JPII, considering all the efforts he's made to mend the burnt bridges between Catholocism and other religions, including the Eastern Orthodoxy and Judaism.

The Papacy is also the last remnant of anything resembling ancient Roman religion, so it also is a special interest to me.

GrandAdmiralJello , Apr 2, 2005

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plo_koom Jedi Knight

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Nov 26, 2002

This Pope was such a create and considerate man, even as an athiest, I wish him peace and that the next Pope can live up to John Paul II.

plo_koom, Apr 2, 2005

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Coruscant Chosen One

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Feb 15, 2004

God Bless the Pope, may he sleep in peace.

Coruscant, Apr 2, 2005

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JediOverlord Jedi Knight

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Apr 28, 2000

What will the next pope's name be? John Paul III?

JediOverlord, Apr 2, 2005

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GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque Staff Member Administrator

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Nov 28, 2000

It could, but I don't think it has to be--Catholics, correct me if I'm wrong.

I'm actually hoping it won't be, I'll be interested to know what it is. I'm partial to Urban or Pius.

GrandAdmiralJello , Apr 2, 2005

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Lank_Pavail Jedi Knight

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Sep 26, 2002

Rest well sir, for you have more than earned it.

What ae the naming conventions for the Pontiff, if anyone knows?

Lank_Pavail, Apr 2, 2005

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GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque Staff Member Administrator

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Nov 28, 2000

My friend is a good authority on the Papacy--he wrote the entire Wikipedia article on it--and he says that they can chose whichever name they want.

John Paul I, for example, chose that name to honor his two predecessors, John XXIII and Paul VI.

GrandAdmiralJello , Apr 2, 2005

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omar_r786 Jedi Padawan

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Oct 9, 2004

R.I.P.

omar_r786, Apr 2, 2005

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the-siths-revenge Jedi Youngling

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Mar 11, 2005

I heard a story on CNN his long time friend and aide was by his side holding his hand then the pope looked out the window and heard the crowd of people praying looked up and said " AMEN " then passed away

the-siths-revenge, Apr 2, 2005

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Dark_Lady_Jada Jedi Knight

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Dec 7, 2004

I am sorry to see this Pope pass away. He was truly a great man and inspired many. I am not Catholic but my prayers are with him and the Church.

Dark_Lady_Jada, Apr 2, 2005

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IkritMan Jedi Knight

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Sep 11, 2002

It should be Pope Yoda. He'd have a tremendous following.

IkritMan, Apr 2, 2005

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