John Paul II Bits
Driving back from Chicago last evening the radio was non-stop coverage of the event given Chicago's heavy Catholic and Polish populations. Two bits that caught my ear:
1) John Paul II was the most seen person in the history of the world. He has been seen in person by more people that any other individual ever. This doesn't include movies or television, but only in person. It's really quite incredible when you think about all the millions that were at each appearance around the world during 27 years of his papacy. Great bar bet material.
2) The Catholic Church will probably "retire" the papal name "John Paul." John Paul II would then be known as "John Paul the Great." For all the good this man did, even that title doesn't capture his greatness or do him honor. But that's me talking. I'm certain, he wouldn't wish or want it.
1) John Paul II was the most seen person in the history of the world. He has been seen in person by more people that any other individual ever. This doesn't include movies or television, but only in person. It's really quite incredible when you think about all the millions that were at each appearance around the world during 27 years of his papacy. Great bar bet material.
2) The Catholic Church will probably "retire" the papal name "John Paul." John Paul II would then be known as "John Paul the Great." For all the good this man did, even that title doesn't capture his greatness or do him honor. But that's me talking. I'm certain, he wouldn't wish or want it.
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