[ELS]

I agree, but in fairness to Pope John Paul, he was ill for many years before his death.

I think that JPII's mind was just as lucid in his last years as it was earlier in his life. I did not mean to imply anything negative about him. I was just observing that I am drawn more strongly to Benedict XVI than I was to JPII. Your mileage may vary.

[trisham]

I think that JPII's mind was just as lucid in his last years as it was earlier in his life. I did not mean to imply anything negative about him. I was just observing that I am drawn more strongly to Benedict XVI than I was to JPII.

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I apologize if I gave the impression that you were criticizing Pope John Paul. I confess I feel the same about Pope Benedict.