I am not catholic and i grew up presbyterian..... however, my dad is catholic and we have been in so many deep discussions this past week ,and even right before the death of the pope. I have found everything i have wittnessed in the catholic church from what i have seen on TV and read this past week completely fasicinating. From the traditions and rituals to the beautiful soul stirring music for the masses and the funeral as well as when he was laying in state.

The funeral was profoundly touching and moving. this is the first funeral for a pope i have wittnessed as i was just a kid when the other two died in 78. I just recal my cartoons being interrupted alot. To watch as a grown up and wittness the ritual and symbolic traditions is very moving.

He was surely a well respected pope who had respect from many non catholics around the world.

It will be odd in a sense to see a new pope take the position.