I certainly had no intention of entering a full-blown theological debate when I first posted.
I respect all Christians of good-will, I merely point out that I regard the Pope as Christ's representative on earth, but a human being all the same. I do not expect His Holiness to rise from the dead anytime soon. Why would he? He is already with his Lord.
The second the title hit my eyes, I knew it was going to be a hairy thread. :-]
Oh, and I believe the Pope is with the Lord too. :-)