I was raised Catholic but the priest of my church never taught that other religions were heretic or unacceptable, just that they were different. I am glad I was brought up with that attitude, I know not all are.

My prayers are with the Pope as he is called to God's side. I can only imagine the joyous celebration in Heaven as a wonderful and holy man begins his eternal life in the heavens. Here on earth though, the world will grieve his loss.

I have a feeling he is ready to go though, and I do hope he can pass peacefully soon. I don't feel like he'd want to slightly recover and continue to live weak and ill, on the edge of death.