[NYer]

Pope John Paul (news - web sites) II went some way towards reassuring worried Catholics that his health had improved, during a regular Sunday Angelus appearance from his window overlooking St Peter's Square only a few days after being discharged from hospital.(AFP/Vincenzo Pinto)

[NYer]

Pope John Paul (news - web sites) II waves during the Angelus prayer in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican (news - web sites), February 13, 2005. The Pope thanked the world for praying for his recovery as he delivered his first Sunday blessing since being released from the hospital last week, but aides had to help the frail Pontiff read his address. Photo by Tony Gentile/Reuters

Viva Il Papa! Cent'Anni!

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[aspiring.hillbilly]

Even though its against tradition, for the good of the Church he should voluntarily step down, because he cannot be running the office of pope in his present state of health effectively.

[Salvation]

To read later.

[dcnd9]

I've watched relatives with MS and Parkinson's and the one thing they hate is for others to tell them what they should and shouldn't do. They may be slower due to the physical nature of the illness and to quote them: "I still have my mind and it's working just fine."
God Bless this beautiful soul.

[richmwill]

Doesn't matter how many "appearances" he makes, or how many photos are taken. He is not well, and- well, I don't want to say it.