VATICAN VISIT
I have heard only a few words of criticism concerning the manner in which the TV industry -and the media, as a whole - handled the death and funeral of Pope John Paul II this past week. It is refreshing to know that someone has done something right for a change.
At no time did I get the feeling that networks were "overdoing it" which has been a common complaint in recent years when dealing with special events materials. This was serious work and the manner in which it might be done can affect the lives of millions of people round the world.
It was a story which had been a long time in the making ,too, which was an advantage to all of us. John Paul II held the office for over a quarter of a century and built a following among people of many types as he became special person for so many of us. I remember when John Paul, became Pope and how much it meant to all of us that he came from Poland - a wise choice by the Cardinals of that day.
