The Pope has no right to marry.

Like the Pope, almost. He's in charge in Rome.

Commodus,

Fathers of Rome,

The Pilgrim Pope, as he came to be known, had the papacy thrust upon him when, in 1978, His Holiness Pope John Paul I passed away.

Commodus Augustus Pius Felix,

The Roman world, to begin with.

At his death he was the third longest serving pontiff.

You will appoint me emperor of Rome.

Galba, new emperor of Rome.

Do I have your word as a Roman emperor and god?

And since there's been no word from the Holy Father in Rome... that he is about to bestow sainthood upon us...

Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French) At the outset, I should like to express, on behalf of my delegation, our most sincere condolences to the Mission of the Holy See and the Mission of Poland on the passing of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, one of the most important figures of the twentieth century and the first Slavic pope in the history of the Catholic Church, who was respected immensely in Bulgaria.

After all, Divinity, the old Rome, our Rome dirty and magnificent, but still our beloved Rome it still stands.

Mr. Motoc (Romania) Before all else, allow me, on behalf of Romania, to join in the expression of heartfelt condolences at the passing of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, the first pope ever to have visited a predominantly Orthodox country such as mine.

The Roman peace that Marcus Aurelius promised.

Tribute to the memory of His Holiness Pope John Paul II

Caesar has asked me when has Rome ever been greater or stronger?

Tell Caesar, there will be a new Rome or a new Caesar.

A few hours ago, millions of people gathered in Rome and around the world paid a final tribute to Pope John Paul II.

Pope John Paul II was a great believer in the United Nations.

For that reason, in his afore mentioned statement Pope John Paul II had expressed the deep conviction of the Holy See that security, justice and peace went hand in hand.

To Nero, emperor of Rome master of the world, divine pontiff.

a Roman Catholics and Catholics (non Roman).

May the soul of Pope John Paul II rest in peace.

Pope John Paul II was truly inspired when he stated,

Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French) My delegation would like to express its condolences to the Permanent Observer of the Holy See on the passing of His Holiness Pope John Paul II.

You know, that Roman general.

Commanderinchief of all Roman armies, proconsul of the Roman Empire, second only to Caesar himself.

1. The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See wishes to note the call made by His Holiness Pope John Paul II during his visit to Cuba from 21 to 25 January of this year.

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Look well then at the emperor of all Rome become no better than a slave.

Part of the worldwide order of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, this branch was established in Syria in 1981 under the patronage of the Roman Catholic patriarchate.

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Diplomatic sources in Rome stated that the Pope had alluded to the Israeli construction in East Jerusalem. (Ha aretz, 13 April)

The influence of Pope John Paul II went far beyond his own congregation and reached people of many different faiths who were also moved by his compassion, humility and sense of social justice.

First of all, I'd like to associate the Non Aligned Movement with previous speakers in expressing heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the delegation of the Holy See and the followers of the Catholic Church over the passing away of Pope John Paul II on 3 April 2005.

ROME Once again, the reputation of Pope Pius XII is under scrutiny and attack. Indeed, so searching are the questions and so inflamed are discussions about the Roman Catholic Church s pontiff during World War II that the current pope, Benedict XVI, recently announced that he may postpone Pius s beatification until the Vatican s archives for the war years are opened and examined.

Pope John Paul II was a voice for peace and justice in the world.

Pope Paul VI has announced his intention of going to Bombay.

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Ms. Tahir Kheli (United States of America) I should like to begin by expressing to our colleagues from the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See, our colleagues from the Permanent Mission of Poland and indeed to all those who looked to Pope John Paul II as a spiritual guide my country's deepest sympathies on his passing.