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| Pope Takes Turn for the Worse |
| 2005-03-31 |
| Report: Pope's Condition Worsens Thursday, March 31, 2005 VATICAN CITY — Pope John Paul II's medical condition has worsened, the Italian news agency Apcom reported Thursday night, citing unidentified sources. The Vatican had no immediate comment on the report. Apcom said doctors had to intervene because of a "worrying lowering of pressure." The news agency also said the pope reportedly had a high fever. A Vatican official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said he was unaware of such a worsening in the pontiff's health and that at least a few hours ago, the pope's situation was "regular." Not a Catholic, but posted this as today seems to be a day where a lot of "transitions" could be going on... This, with Terri Schindler's passing, and Prince Albert also is now acting as Regent for Prince Ranier in Monaco. Eerie... |
| Posted by:BigEd |
| #16 Frank I responded to you onthe article on Terri's death. Andrea Jackson |
| Posted by: Andrea Jackson 2005-03-31 8:50:04 PM |
| #15 Let him die on his own out of all do respect Which is how poor Terri should have died! Andrea Jackson |
| Posted by: Andrea Jackson 2005-03-31 8:48:31 PM |
| #14 As a Catholic - I can say the pedophile clearance isn't over. Believe it. Painful. Necessary |
| Posted by: Frank G 2005-03-31 8:47:51 PM |
| #13 We might have had differences with the Pope, for example how the Vatican dealt with priest child abuse issue, but on the bottom line, Pope John Paul II is a very principled and moral man. He has taken the weight of his suffering with courage and grace. He has been a bright light to millions of his followers, and us non-Catholics, too. Definitely a man of God. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2005-03-31 8:18:06 PM |
| #12 agreed AC. Thx |
| Posted by: Frank G 2005-03-31 7:36:30 PM |
| #11 I am not a religious person at all, but I have the greatest respect for Pope John Paul II. He lived out his principles with the greatest courage and success. The free Poland of today is his legacy. One good thing that will come of this: the Pope, like Terri Schiavo, had to be fed through a tube. In his case, though, he could rest assured that his friends, doctors, and associates would do everything humanly possible to ensure his survival. This contrast should be emphasized as we prepare our case against legalized murder. I think John Paul would approve whole-heartedly. |
| Posted by: Atomic Conspiracy 2005-03-31 7:34:46 PM |
| #10 Frank G-Hugh Hewitt has just announced the same... Streets around Vatican City cordoned off... |
| Posted by: BigEd 2005-03-31 7:23:58 PM |
| #9 really not good: I hope HE doesn't suffer. D'oh. |
| Posted by: Frank G 2005-03-31 7:03:29 PM |
| #8 beautiful. Fox said the Vatican was being cordoned/roped off - not good news. I hope doesn't suffer. Not a good day |
| Posted by: Frank G 2005-03-31 7:02:44 PM |
| #7 Song of the Brightness of Water By Karol Wojtyla, Pope John Paul II; translated from the Polish. The speaker is the woman at the well (John 4) From this depth--I came only to draw water in a jug--so long ago, this brightness still clings to my eyes--the perception I found, and so much empty space, my own, relfected in the well. Yet it is good. I can never take all of You into me. Stay then as a mirror in the well. Leaves and flowers remain, and each astonished gaze brings them down to my eyes transfixed more by light than by sorrow. |
| Posted by: mom 2005-03-31 6:24:09 PM |
| #6 he helped bring down the Soviet Union - that's a legacy to be proud of on its' own, shared with a few courageous brave people who should also be noted. RWR, Thatcher, Lech, others |
| Posted by: Frank G 2005-03-31 6:04:57 PM |
| #5 Although I am not a religious person at all , I do understand how sad it must be for someone who means so much to so many to part from this earth . He deserves respect from both religious and non - religious folks . Just a shame that his aspirations were never fulfilled . He gets a hug from me , not that means much .. |
| Posted by: MacNails 2005-03-31 5:58:14 PM |
| #4 CNN reporting last rites given. VATICAN CITY (CNN) -- Pope John Paul II was given the last rites of the Roman Catholic Church late Thursday night as his health deteriorated, a Vatican source has told CNN. |
| Posted by: 3dc 2005-03-31 5:51:21 PM |
| #3 3's - Cochrane, Schiavo, and the Pope? As a Catholic I hope his suffering someday ends, by his choice and God's |
| Posted by: Frank G 2005-03-31 5:08:16 PM |
| #2 Drudge has siren of above... |
| Posted by: BigEd 2005-03-31 5:05:25 PM |
| #1 Hannity reports Pope given last rites... Pope's spokesman tries to play down pproblem.... Says Pope given antibiotics for urinary tract infection... |
| Posted by: BigEd 2005-03-31 5:03:45 PM |