This Pope has been the first to ever visit the Muslim and Hebrew religious places and authorities. He made big steps for the peace and understanding between different religions and cultures. This is why he is so important. And it is also why so many people loved him (like me), and someone also hated him, because they dont' want things to change like he did. He did opposite the Nazis when young, helped the destruction of communism when Pope, and recently he has condamned the Gulf wars in the name of peace. He was no left or right, he did not follow any country leader, he only followed the Gospel and the words of Christ. He was one of the greatest men of the last century and one that opened the new millennium with great hopes for the men of good will. He was especially beloved by the young people, whom he was able to listen to and understand, like no other Pope before. He will be remembered forever. Orio.