The Pope has passed away

[FEJ]

While I may not agree with him or the church all the time, I do have respect for the position he held, much the same way I do for the president or other leader of a large group. It is not always an easy job, and the decisions he made affects many people. I happened to be with my parents at a catholic church function yesterday, and seeing how the Pope's condition affected them reinforced that point.
My thoughts are with those that are touched by this loss.