Thank God Pope John Paul II Isn't A Florida Resident

...and that Michael Schiavo isn't his guardian:

Pope John Paul II is vomiting, suffering strong headaches and not responding well to his medications, an Italian news agency reported Tuesday, but the pontiff's chief doctor dismissed speculation the pope will be hospitalized again.

The Apcom news agency, quoting unnamed sources, also reported that John Paul was suffering from overall weakness as he recovered from surgery to ease a breathing crisis.

But the head of the pope's medical team, Dr. Rodolfo Proietti, ruled out media speculation that the pope's health had deteriorated suddenly and might require a return to the hospital he was discharged from 10 days ago.

Pope John Paul II is a great man. He is a friend of liberty, a courageous man who faced down the Soviet murderers who had enslaved his people for decades, and the world's foremost advocate for life.

I hope and pray that he recovers his strength, and that God will not call him home while he is so desperately needed still.

Anyone doubting this man's continuing relevance need only review The Vatican's pronouncement in the Terri Schiavo case.

I'm not a Catholic, but I thank God for this Pope nonetheless.