Just out of curiosity, wasn't JP2's assailant Turkish (Mehemet Ali Agca)? Hmm ... its kind of a trend, now.
Jared Suire | 11.02.06 - 4:52 pm | #

Really, why is the Holy Father going if things are this way? They've made it abundantly clear that they're not going to welcome him; I see no reason why he should bother, and possibly endanger, himself to visit at this point in time.
Madame Sosostris | 11.02.06 - 4:52 pm | #

As much as I understand not wanting the Pope to go due to the danger. I also understand that those who react like this to his impending visit are the ones who need our prayers the most. And perhaps even his presence will help bring them grace and peace.

On a side note there is a mistake in the title...it reads "random acts of violent..." in stead of "...violence..."
Hannah | 11.02.06 - 5:40 pm | #

For a "religion of peace" a significant number of them sure do raise a lot of hell.
Carmel Cut-throat | Homepage | 11.02.06 - 5:44 pm | #

sad, very sad. A very very violent way to act.
carmel | Homepage | 11.02.06 - 9:25 pm | #

Does anyone else see the irony of the violent reactions?
Kim | Homepage | 11.02.06 - 10:02 pm | #

Meanwhile, in Melbourne, Sheikh Al Hilaly says he'll tape his mouth if he is found to have uttered incitements to rape:

http://www.theage.com.au/news/ na...2340032202.html
Salome | 11.02.06 - 11:20 pm | #

Good prayer suggestion. I'm in. We can leave the Mohammedans to the mercy of the Lord.
Kevin | Homepage | 11.03.06 - 6:31 am | #

Let's go tape up this 'sheikh', anyway.
Kevin | Homepage | 11.03.06 - 6:33 am | #

let's start to pray for the Holy Father!
georg | Homepage | 11.04.06 - 4:11 pm | #