Now that we are getting close to John Paul II interment at the Vatican. I would like to point out the fact that he is being buried on a day that has a partial solar eclipse. It turns out that Karol Wojtyla (John Paul II) was born on an eclipse of the sun in 1920. It is very bizarre that he is ending his existence this way. While I can't comment on its meaning I just wanted to note it.
Also these huge crowds flocking to Rome for this funeral. It is amazing that now they have stopped people from adding to the viewing precession, and that it'll take the next 24 hours for them to finish the line. Even his burial is somewhat in question. I have heard but cannot find a written story that the Poles have asked for the Popes heart to be buried in Kraków, Poland. Apparently there is precedent for catholics to divide up a body for separate enshrining. We'll just have to wait and see if the Vatican will respond to this request.
Update: Link from Comments: Pope's heart could go to Poland
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
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So... are you thinking of converting?
No. But this is fascinating, in a ghoulish sort of way. I don't think I want to go visit a body that has not had any embalming and has been lying in state for a week! Besides the Jews have it right, tend to & bury the whole body together within 72 hours. (No dividing up of the body as holy relics)
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