Pope leaves farewell note
2005-04-02 09:12
Rome - Pope John Paul II wrote a farewell note to visiting Polish nuns and priests before his condition deteriorated to its current state, Italian television reported on Saturday.
The pope wrote the note in which he said "I am happy, you be happy, too" with great difficulty, the report said. The Polish nuns and priests were visiting the pope when he wrote the note.
Pope John Paul has communicated by writing in recent weeks after undergoing a tracheotomy to aid his breathing. - dpa
- SAPA