The selection of a Pope should be important to all. The Pope is not only the Catholic Church's highest prelate, but he is also a head of state. Just one example to keep in mind: without the assistance of Pope John II, the downfall of Communisim in Poland and eastern europe (and ultimately the Soviet Union)might not have taken place or might have been pushed further in to the future if it took place at all.

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