He is an incredible human being and stood tall amongst all the shame brought upon the church by dirtball priests and everyone else tied to the endless scandles. It is amazing that know matter what is going on the world or what religion in a particular region, that when he does make a speach or an appearance evryone does seem to stop and listen too what the pontif has too say. An extrordinary man whoes shoes will be tough to fill and follow. He will be sorly missed by this catholic!!!!