[nickcarraway]

Most people would be lucly to ever be as sharp as John Paul II is now. During the course of his life, he has escaped death an amazing number of times. The people who are counting him out are sorely mistaken. He may outlive many of the people currently rushing him.

[Siobhan]

The Holy Father needs prayers not speculation on his retirement. I have a very visceral reaction to anyone trying to usher John Paul II out the door. In due time he will be known as John Paul the Great and perhaps St. John Paul the Great. Even in his frail state, he has more going for him than almost any Cardinal because he has been anointed by God to be the Vicar of Christ.