Pope John Paul II

2 Apr 2005

I'm not a religious person myself, but for one guy to affect so many people, he must be something amazing.
RIP.
I've heard there are plans for the next pope to be much older when appointed so he doesn't last as long, has anyone else heard similar rumours?

2 Apr 2005

I hope he didn't buy a lottery ticket!! confused

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2 Apr 2005

I wish to apply for the post as pontive as I am celebate at the moment, so where do I get an application form or would a c.v and references from SH do? biggrin

2 Apr 2005

Quote by nwbiker
I've heard there are plans for the next pope to be much older when appointed so he doesn't last as long, has anyone else heard similar rumours?

They always choose them old for exactly that reason - it is not a rumour.

2 Apr 2005

I am not a Catholic, but I do feel that Pope John Paul II made a difference. A genuine 'holy man' who brought great dignity to his pontificate. I always thought that the late Cardinal Basil Hume had that same air of piety about him. Such devotion is worthy of admiration, whether we share their faith or not.
Will

2 Apr 2005

i am in a mixed mood.... being catholic i have a soft spot for him.. but my pub has a death sweepsteak and guess who just won 300 pounds......
sean xxxxxx

2 Apr 2005

Id just like to let him know before he goes .......hes forgiven .
G

2 Apr 2005

Quote by fabio grooverider
i am in a mixed mood.... being catholic i have a soft spot for him.. but my pub has a death sweepsteak and guess who just won 300 pounds......
sean xxxxxx

MORE beer??? :shock: :shock:
MORE crisps??? :shock: :shock:
lol

2 Apr 2005

Was he ever a member of SH?

2 Apr 2005

He was John Paul, not Jean Paul..at least get his name correct FFS confused

2 Apr 2005

For a reasonable summary of his life check this

and for those that would like a bet ( 2 more popes, one dying early, world ends 2012, etc )

Sorry I can't be a happier / sadder / more respectful soul, but being raised a Catholic and rejecting it and all the bullshit that rises up from human intervention all I have is the knowledge the world moves on.

2 Apr 2005

Quote by freckledbird
He was John Paul, not Jean Paul..at least get his name correct FFS

According to the French he was Jean Paul.
To the Spanish, Juan Pablo
To the Italians, Giovanni Paulo
To his countrymen, Jan Pavel
etc etc.
Don't suppose it really matters since his real name was Karol Wojtyla
(Which I had to look up, and G beat me to it ;) )

2 Apr 2005

Quote by freckledbird
He was John Paul, not Jean Paul..at least get his name correct FFS

Okey dokey , Id just like to let Karol Wojtyla thats hes forgiven :-)
x

2 Apr 2005

Quote by Ice Pie
He was John Paul, not Jean Paul..at least get his name correct FFS

According to the French he was Jean Paul.
To the Spanish, Juan Pablo
To the Italians, Giovanni Paulo
To his countrymen, Jan Pavel
etc etc.
Don't suppose it really matters since his real name was Karol Wojtyla
(Which I had to look up, and G beat me to it ;) )
hehehehe but the post order sez different mate :-)
Anyway lets hope he beats us both to it , whatever it is !

2 Apr 2005

Quote by Ice Pie
He was John Paul, not Jean Paul..at least get his name correct FFS

According to the French he was Jean Paul.
To the Spanish, Juan Pablo
To the Italians, Giovanni Paulo
To his countrymen, Jan Pavel
etc etc.
Don't suppose it really matters since his real name was Karol Wojtyla
(Which I had to look up, and G beat me to it ;) )
Don't suppose it does matter really, but to Britishpeople he was always known as John Paul II

2 Apr 2005

I always called him something else entirely , and like to think of him as Ol'Popey the Pontiff as a friendly gesture .

2 Apr 2005

Quote by Silk and Big G
I always called him something else entirely , and like to think of him as Ol'Popey the Pontiff as a friendly gesture .

:shock:

2 Apr 2005

According to the French he was Jean Paul.
To the Spanish, Juan Pablo
To the Italians, Giovanni Paulo
To his countrymen, Jan Pavel

Thanks for that, thought I was going mad. Felt sure I'd seen it as Jean Paul. Nevermind, changed it anyway. Dealt alot with different deaths recently confused

mostly biking related though so I guess it's to be expected. Not nice though.

2 Apr 2005

Apparently, the favourites to replace him are all over 70, which is odd considering that JP2 is widely regarded as one of the most revered and influential Popes ever (Some are already formally referring to him as John Paul The Great)
You would think that with him as a precedent, they'd go for another young one who could last a long time.

2 Apr 2005

Wasn't he responsible for appointing all those who might possibly replace him? That being the case, maybe he wanted someone old to replace him?

2 Apr 2005

I think he was also known to some as" Big John" or am I getting confused with that guy in those cheesy movies in the 70s....???

2 Apr 2005

Quote by Ice Pie
You would think that with him as a precedent, they'd go for another young one who could last a long time.

What, like George Bush??? confused

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Oh!! ................................ you said precedent :shock: redface

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2 Apr 2005

Quote by Ice Pie
Apparently, the favourites to replace him are all over 70, which is odd considering that JP2 is widely regarded as one of the most revered and influential Popes ever (Some are already formally referring to him as John Paul The Great)
You would think that with him as a precedent, they'd go for another young one who could last a long time.

Was hoping for a Black Pope this time , from an African nation . Or perhaps from London -unfortunately dont think London has the infrastructure for a Papism so Im betting on the Paris bid.

2 Apr 2005

Quote by Silk and Big G
I always called him something else entirely , and like to think of him as Ol'Popey the Pontiff as a friendly gesture .

nope, just wouldn't work. I couldn't take a blessing from him and keep a straight face...........

2 Apr 2005

Ug gug gug gug gug !
my son ( genuflects)

2 Apr 2005

Quote by freckledbird
Wasn't he responsible for appointing all those who might possibly replace him?

Yeh!! Wasn't one of them his dad?? confused

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2 Apr 2005

Quote by Sgt Bilko
Wasn't he responsible for appointing all those who might possibly replace him?

Yeh!! Wasn't one of them his dad?? confused

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You bad man Sarge

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2 Apr 2005

Maybe the new pope could be a computer "pope olivetti - inital install " has a nice ring to it don't you think? And Mr Gates allegedly thinks he's God so ..........

2 Apr 2005

We are in soooooooo much trouble when the Catholics come in!!! confused

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2 Apr 2005

I'm not

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