People arent just sad for the pope because of religious reasons. He was a great figure in politics too. He played an important role in the fall of communism, and showed compassion for everyone. He may have been a religious leader, but he was also a great person. I had the privelage of seeing him once, but not one on one of course. He just gives off this vibe thats hard to explain. He was a cool dude. Im looking forward to seeing who the next pope will be, but let us not forget John Paul II.