[presidio9]

Don't forget that while the John Paul II may be personally appalled by Islamic terrorism, as Pope, he must always advocate the search for peaceful solutions to the world's problems.

[wideawake]

Well, that's the thing. I think that the current Pope has placed too much hope on appealing to the conscience of the Muslim world - his predecessor St. Pius V took a different position at Lepanto with overwhelming success.

A future Pope may rethink JPII's policy in light of developing events.

[fooman]

What kills me is Billy Boy O calling on the pope to be a stand up guy, when as a Catholic he is mr permissive on his show.

...especially with respect to gays.

[aimhigh]

.. as Pope, he must always advocate the search for peaceful solutions to the world's problems.

Why? His job is to promote salvation throught Jesus Christ, not create paradise on earth. Jesus said, "I didn't come to bring peace, but a sword."

[night reader]

Don't forget that while the John Paul II may be personally appalled by Islamic terrorism, as Pope, he must always advocate the search for peaceful solutions to the world's problems.
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Where's Pope Urban II when ya' really need him?