Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement - Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement | Reuters
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RIP Francis. Keep giving the opposition supporters in Heaven attitude
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Iām rather saddened by that. Iām not religious, but he did seem to be a lonely voice of sanity in an age of selfish stupidity.
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38 days in hospital successfully battling double pneumonia ā¦ and then ten minutes with Vance. 
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Iām not religious in the slightest, but found this article elucidating:
Itāll be fascinating to see if the next pontiff continues Francisā relatively progressive agenda or swings back to a more traditional stance. The result of the next papal ballot could go a long way in determining how many millions of people around the world behave and, as a result, is relevant to all of us, not just Catholics.
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Exactly my thoughts, what are the odds on Trump, being āGodā will demand to choose the next one?
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May Pope Francis rest in peace. I quite liked him, he was a champion for the poor, vulnerable and marginalised people in society. He came across as a compassionate and progressive Pope and one who would speak his mind about the current atrocities occurring around the world. He wasnāt afraid to call out politicians and governments. I hope the conclave select a Pope who is a progressive one.
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Yep. The world needs another more like him than some of the conservative options (including Orban supporting, Pell backed scum).
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Brian Glanville has passed away aged 93.
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There will never be a football writer like him again. Pre internet and social media of course. I always respected him as an erudite and knowledgeable journalist. As a lifelong Arsenal fan I sometimes thought he didnāt always give us the praise we were due though.
Just one example of his style.
Ward struck a diagonal ball from the right and Grobbelaar, who usually plunges on such things like a suicide pilot, allowed McAvennie to beat him to it and score again.
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Always loved Norm. My condolences to his family and friends.
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RIP. I liked the programme back in the day.
I might have a beer tonight and raise a glass and say cheers.
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I first witnessed him perform in a Manila pub in 1979.
Finally got a chance to chat with him for an hour 30 years later.
A nice man who said to me he never forget a face.
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