There have been several stories on the election of JPII. From what I recall, someone at the conclave told him that he was intended to serve as pontiff but did not secure enough votes at the previous one. Can't find the resources; perhaps someone else can. Thanks.
I think the church would have gone in the right direction a whole lot sooner had he lived.
I remember reading he loved tradition. That was a while ago and I’m not even sure where I read it.
Get a copy of “Stealing from Angels”. It’s an easy read but a novel regarding the death of JPI. Interesting in a “Windswept House” sort of way.
Bumping — almost posted this. Glad I went back through the pings.
“Let nothing be done through contention, neither by vain glory: but in humility, let each esteem others better than themselves:” Philippians 2:3