The Passing of Pope John Paul II

I offer my condolences and sympathies to the passing of Pope John Paul II. He was a most effective pope and hastened the fall of communism in eastern Europe. Had he not personally supported Lech Walensa and the Solidarity labor movement...it is doubtful communism would have collapsed in Poland. He was true leader among the Catholic popes. He was a great man and I believe that he brought much to the world scene to diffuse difficult situations. He was critical of tyrants and capitalists alike. I admired his devotion to duty and to world peace. I hope that his replacement will be as effective and liked as he was. May he rest in peace.