In Poland, today is Pope John Paul II Day. On each 16th of October the people celebrate the election of Karol Wojtyła as Pope.
I have had my problems with the Catholic church, particularly since the death of Pope Paul II.
I feel that the leadership of the Catholic Church has been in a downward spiral with a bunch of the weakest most inconsequential leaders who have effectively amounted to no leadership.
The so-called replacement 'vicars' of Jesus Christ do not even exhibit adequate knowledge of the Word of God.
IMHO Pope John Paul II ascended to the papacy after the murder of John Paul I by a cardinal in the church itself.
He lead the church with a strength and pious example which commanded respect from the world.
His departure was a sad day for the Catholic Church from which they never overcame the utter lack of leadership they have suffered ever since.