Pope John Paul II (1920 – 2005), Rest in Peace (April 3, 2005)
Pope John Paul II (1920 – 2005), Rest in Peace (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050402.wchrono0402/BNStory/Front)
Eric Margolis, Oct 20 ’03: In Pope John Paul II, We Have Seen Greatness
There is much to agree with and some points to criticize. What stands out in my mind is that Pope John Paul II stood up against communism and the Soviet Empire, and in his later years he opposed the Iraq War of that other Empire.
“When President George Bush and PM Tony Blair decided to invade Iraq, Pope John Paul repeatedly accused them of preparing to wage an illegal, immoral war of aggression. In this, the pope spoke for much of the world’s people. “