Pope John Paul II has died
One of the worlds most influential people of the past 25 years has passed away this morning.
Reaction from world leaders, ordinary people and ex-communists has been varied. My favourite quote is from Stanislaw Witek, 56, an electician in the Pope's hometown of Wadowice:
"I have work waiting for me in Belgium, but I think I’ll be going to Rome. I cannot explain it. I’ve never met him, but he is someone who simply radiates a force. There has never been such a Pole as him and there will never be."
Reaction from world leaders, ordinary people and ex-communists has been varied. My favourite quote is from Stanislaw Witek, 56, an electician in the Pope's hometown of Wadowice:
"I have work waiting for me in Belgium, but I think I’ll be going to Rome. I cannot explain it. I’ve never met him, but he is someone who simply radiates a force. There has never been such a Pole as him and there will never be."
posted by Michael at
9:39 AM
