Unconfirmed Report From Vatican.

[Sparx]

I just saw this on the news. UNCONFIRMED REPORTS from the Vatican Apartments that the Pope was just given the last rites.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

It's been on CNN--

 

[brermomof2]

FOX just reported it was an Italian news agency reporting that info, and NOT the Vatican. All the Vatican is reporting is that the Pope has a very high fever due to a urinary infection.

 

[Sparx]

The Information is pouring in as fast as I am typing

CNN-

The sacrament does not necessarily mean that the pope is dying. Last rites -- also known as the sacrament of anointing the sick -- are commonly given to people who are seriously ill as well.

CNN- (Headlines)

VATICAN CITY (CNN) -- Pope John Paul II was given the last rites of the Roman Catholic Church late Thursday night as his health deteriorated, a Vatican source has told CNN.

 

[Lisa F]

DH said that the pope has been given last rites before. So while he is indeed very sick right now it doesn't necessarily mean it's the end. Still, I wish him peace.

 

[Sparx]

DH said that the pope has been given last rites before. So while he is indeed very sick right now it doesn't necessarily mean it's the end. Still, I wish him peace.

Yes, when he was shot in 1981, he recived the sacrament.
I am not of his religion, but I do have a great respect for him.

 

[grinningghost]

But I think this time, last rites might really be last rites. It's sad, but that poor man's old body is very tired right now. I pray he's resting comfortably.