Your Words: Remembering John Paul II

— -- Pope John Paul II is being remembered around the world as people of all faiths mourn the loss of the beloved leader. Here is a selection of your thoughts as posted on the Pope John Paul II message board.

Opus8No4: Another 20th century giant has left us, but we celebrate his life and achievements.

Secreteriatgirl: Good Bye and Thank You our beloved Pontiff. You will be missed.

flirtinaskirt_01: I hope that your successor continues the great work that you have started and puts the same amount of heart and soul into their position as you yourself did … much love …

Muslim58: To any Catholics who might read this, my sincere condolences.

michelleontheair: You don't know how much it means to me to hear from non-Catholics because it's a testament to me at how utterly cool he is in touching so many people. Thanks for sharing the comforting thoughts.

gmcdo20148: God Bless You Pope John Paul II. May the Lord hold you in his arms.

class9190: He was an ambassador of peace. He was the pastor of a global village. I'm sure the Polish people will miss their native son.

BurntToastBEZARK: JP II Helped Free Eastern Europe from Soviet Military Colonialism … a gigantic task for which he will be most remembered.

athinaandretti: It will be hard for me to warm up to the new pope. I don't think that people with his charisma come along very often. Just think of people like Mother Theresa, and Princess Diana. You don't have to be Catholic or British to realize these people did a great deal of good, and had an extra something that made others admire them.

Ftonyfel: Pope John Paul II travel all over the world, and he was loved by many people. He reach out to other religions. He helped freed millions of people from communism. Pope John Paul II was truly agreat man. He will be missed by all.

observingu: His death seemed to be timed at a precise moment when there is so much strife in the world. Hopefully we will take notice and understand that we need to stop and reflect on what life is really about and how short, even for living 84 years.

finkica: This wonderful man helped millions all over the world; whether Christian, Muslim, Jew, atheist, etc …