Snapshots - Pope John Paul II

A noble life ....

Champion of human freedom

Pope John Paul II, the most charismatic and deft leader in the Catholic church's recent history left this world late night yesterday in Vatican City, Vatican. By far the most orthodox and conservative world leader in today's progressive and open world, he was still revered and respected by billions. The most travelled Pope, he's been to 130 countries multiple times, made his final journey into another world. The Catholic Church in his death has lost a strong personality and once energetic leader who until a couple of years ago was the most vociferous voice against abortion, spoke about upholding the dignity of every human beings life who was affected severly by Parkinsons disease in the past couple of years.

I vividly remember seeing him in Marina Beach, Madras (now Chennai) in the late eighties when he came to India the first time. Pope John Paul II will remain dearest to all those who loved peace in this world, may God give rest to his soul. We'll miss you Holy Father especially your guidance in issues where the world is heading into a dangerous direction. The Pope's life is best summarised here.