death anniversary of pope john paul II

yesterday – 2 april 2006 – was the first death anniversary of the late pope, john paul II.

thousands of people filled st peter’s square to mark his anniversary, as the present pope, pople benedict IVI recalls the legacy of pope john paul II.

yes, it is a year after pope john paul II’s death, yet thousands of people worldwide continue to show their devotion to him. such is the charisma of this interesting man.

at his death last year, i had written a long post about him in my old blog here. he is one of the person i admire the most. (the other is mother teresa).

in memory of pope john paul II on his death anniversary, the vatican has a special website for those who loved the late pope to browse through and share his memory and remember fondly this lovable man.

in the meantime, on 31 march 2006 was another death anniversary… of terri schiavo – the woman who was starved to death.