Friday, April 08, 2005

Do All Catholics Approve of Bush?
posted by Ben

From the AP:
"Vatican ushers seated dignitaries who were given a chance to view John Paul's body before it was carried out of the basilica - where it has lain in state since Monday - and into the square.

Bells tolled as the final leaders took their places on red-cushioned wooden seats. Ten minutes before the scheduled start of the funeral, the U.S. delegation arrived, headed by President Bush, and including his father, former President George H.W. Bush, and former President Bill Clinton.

President Bush sat on the aisle in the second row, next to his wife, Laura. Beside them were French President Jacques Chirac and his wife, Bernadette. The two presidents shook hands.

When Bush's face appeared on giant screen TVs showing the ceremony, many in the crowds outside St. Peter's Square booed and whistled."
The boo-ers must have been French. [/sarcasm]