About the Pope, John Paul II has lived an amazing life. He was instrumental in bringing about political change in his native Poland, as he was openly critical of the Communist regime at a time when it was a crime to do so. He chose to dedicate his life to the Church, and he attained the highest possible postion in his profession as well becoming a Head of State. His health has been a problem for years and he is quite frail, and it seems that most are expecting him to die from his latest illness, but I don't understand why people wish ill of this man.
Not a Catholic? So what? This man might have an outdated view of the world, but he has also been a fine citizen of the world. He has never advocated bigotry or hatred, and I can't say anything against him. So, if you choose to wish his death, could it be simply because you are just an anti-Catholic bigot? Well, good luck with that. Hatred tends to eat away at you, so stock up on the Pepto Bismol.