I had been thinking fuck why is this taking up so much TV time, but I did watch a little and was amazed by some of the things he'd done in history, long before I'd remember.
I've always thought he was an ass as all I remember is his stance against condoms and women being priests etc ... he represents everything I dislike about religion.
But with all that said, he is obviously a very important figure in history and with quarter of the world being catholic, it is pretty significant what will happen now, after his death .... maybe not to us, but I respect the rights of those who mourn his passing.
I agree that this '1 news story' thing that's been happening since 9/11 is getting a little annoying ... but there's a ratings war going on and I guess this is how they are playing.
We've had 2 stories this week ... a helicopter of aussie military went down in indonesia while helping with earthquake rescue's and 9 aussies were killed ... makes me wish there WAS only 1 story - at least the pope got to live a full life.
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