I'm pleased it didn't go on too long for him. But still sad.

Todays Times leading article said;

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..he has not passed away meekly. He has been the most extraordinary figure — the most significant pontiff since St Peter. The attention and concern which has surrounded him over the past few days are a reflection on the man and his impact.

[www.timesonline.co.uk]

It was said on the news just now, that right at the end today, among the last things he was heard to say with difficulty, was "I have been looking for you, and now you have come for me".