although i consider myself an ex-catholic (and bless my dad for being lutheran – a bit more fun!) – and i did not care for his ultra conservative views (or the church’s) – there is something to be said for the man – and i hope he rests in peace – he surely moved the world and its people – catholic or not – and that is clearly evident in all the media coverage – shall be an interesting next few days – all the pomp and circumstance and such…popbytes out for now