http://disqus.com/people/70f4405df0ad7b83bfea97354f4a5f12/enSun, 01 Jan 2006 23:24:00 -0000http://msunderestimated.disqus.com/ollie8217s_new_year8217s_resolutions_038_admonitions/#comment-1579057As a Polish Catholic myself, the passing of Pope John Paul II was an expected but terribly sad event. However, as I'm sure he is smiling down from heaven as we speak, Cardinal Ratzinger was made his successor and he may be even better than Pope JPII! He's an amazing Pope, exactly what the Church and the world needs, unapologetically adhering to and upholding the teachings of Christ in a world very hostile to the Christian message.<br><br>A big victory was the sacking of Saddam! This new pope, Pope Benedict, is serious about the anihaliation of terrorism. My husband was in Iraq when it happened and also when Uday and Qusay were killed. What great moments in 2005!<br><br>Great post!Amy ProctorSun, 01 Jan 2006 23:24:00 -0000