A Quote by Chris Matthews

In life, as in death, Pope John Paul II was one of the most visible people on Earth.

Chris Matthews

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Chris Matthews
American - Journalist
Born: December 17, 1945

For us Catholics, John Paul II will be remembered as a traveling Pope ... and we should also remember he preached world peace. When the United States invaded Iraq, for example, John Paul II said it was an illegal and immoral act.

Hugo Chavez

We have lost a very important religious figure who dedicated his life to peace and justice for all. [on the death of Pope John Paul II

Mahmoud Abbas

Around the globe, millions more are mourning the death and celebrating the life of Pope John Paul II .Could any other world leader have drawn so many people to one place?

Chris Matthews

Public opinion aside, it will be up to the future pope to continue John Paul II's journey to sainthood. Many of the late pope's followers believe he is already there.

Chris Matthews

Pope John Paul II's press secretary, who said, See, if only the Pope were Italian, he woulda shot back! Never got a dinner!

Red Buttons

Pope John Paul II was unquestionably the most influential voice for morality and peace in the world during the last 100 years.

Billy Graham

The death of Pope John Paul II led many of different faiths and of no faith to acknowledge their debt to the Roman Catholic Church for holding on to absolutes that the rest of us can measure ourselves against.

Suzanne Fields

Pope John Paul would be more popular if he called himself Pope John Paul George and Ringo.

Paul Krassner

Pope John Paul II brought hope to all corners of the world, to people of all faiths and backgrounds, with his powerful belief in the human spirit.

Jerry Costello

The last person to be beatified by Pope John Paul II was Mother Teresa of Calcutta in 2003.

Chris Matthews

An ambassador for peace, Pope John Paul II stood steadfast against communism and condemned discrimination against all people.

Shelley Berkley

Pope John Paul II not only visited Nigeria twice but stood by the country in its fight against dictatorship and injustice.

Olusegun Obasanjo

In the annals of history, few men have left a more positive imprint on the world than Pope John Paul II.

Vito Fossella

I had the good fortune of living in Rome for seven years, from 1994 to 2001. So, I kind of saw firsthand the impact that Pope John Paul II had on people.

Chris Matthews

George W. Bush, who said to Pope John Paul II, Give us a visit, and bring the missus. Never got a dinner!

Red Buttons

Pope John Paul II is the great. Only two other popes had that title. Does that suggest there is going to be a move for canonization?

Chris Matthews