Pope John Paul II Dies

[Dancernl]

The number of people paying their respects to the Holy Father is amazing.

I heard they just cut the line off because it takes 24 hours to get from the end through. That's is just amazing!! It's something like 18,000 people an hour are going through.

I also think it's great that George W., Clinton, and George Sr. are there to pay their respect.

yes but they told Jimmy Carter, who was president when JPII was elected, the delegation was full and couldn't go.  I say give Condi the bump off and let Jimmy on Air Force 1!

[eclv]

I read that. Something about they limited it to 5. Right, it was the first time a pope visited the White House 1979. If I remember correctly.