I think this kind of thing has an effect on everyone. I'm Jewish, so my day-to-day life isn't affected -- so you might think. I have Catholic friends, co-workers, and relatives, and they are affected -- which in turn touches me. There are a large number of Catholics in the world, and with something that affects any large number of people of the world, there is a ripple effect to everyone else.
I have great respect for the position of a pope. I hope the Catholic faith has another leader as strong as him.
DonnaP99
