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It's really interesting how Pope John Paul II was buried in three different coffins(wood, zinc, wood). Most Bishops of Rome are buried in marble sarcophagi, but Pope John Paul II wanted to emulate Pope John VI and be buried in the earth, like St. Peter.

I'm also happy there was an empty spot for the Pope under the grotto, very close to what is said to be the remains of St. Peter. Blessed Pope John XXIII had been placed there before, but since his beatification a few years ago, he had been moved to a more accessible place one floor above.

Four kings, five queens and at least 70 presidents and prime ministers attended Pope John Paul II funeral, Italy closed the airspace over central Rome and called in extra forces, anti-aircraft missiles and patrol boats to guard the funeral; I thought it amazing how everyone is/was very kind to one another and there have been no large incidents within the Vatican.

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the presider for the funeral mass, did not delve upon the suffering and sickness Pope John Paul II had for at least a decade or more; This was evident that the Pope truly was an imitation of Christ on Earth. He touched millions and he will continue to do so after his death.

Ave Pater! I was truly sad to hear of your passing, but I know you are happy and with the ones you so wished all of us to love and know, like you did.