A "Saint" in His Private Swimming Pool
When John Paul II (+2005) installed a swimming pool in his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, the cost for it was queried by cardinals. John Paul II's response at the time was, "So what? This is …More
When John Paul II (+2005) installed a swimming pool in his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, the cost for it was queried by cardinals.
John Paul II's response at the time was, "So what? This is cheaper than another conclave."
The Francis-friendly IlSismografoBlogspot.com published the pictures on August 9.
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John Paul II's response at the time was, "So what? This is cheaper than another conclave."
The Francis-friendly IlSismografoBlogspot.com published the pictures on August 9.
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Since the Pope has no money except what is given him by the faithful though long centuries to promote the cause of Christ, it's inconceivable that a Saint Pope spend it on a pool, when there is a beach just a few miles away, which is public and free to use (even if one were to hypothesize that public bathing was morally licit). Besides there are private clubs in Italy were you can go to the pool …More
Since the Pope has no money except what is given him by the faithful though long centuries to promote the cause of Christ, it's inconceivable that a Saint Pope spend it on a pool, when there is a beach just a few miles away, which is public and free to use (even if one were to hypothesize that public bathing was morally licit). Besides there are private clubs in Italy were you can go to the pool for a nominal fee. No need to spend thousands of dollars to build a pool.
There is plenty to take issue with regarding JPII without bringing this up. When you're pope it's not easy to simply go to a public beach or even a private club. The monies spent on security alone for such outings would quickly exceed the monies necessary to build a pool. Not to mention take a look at the picture. In this age of ubiquitous cameras, how would it be for there to appear in the press …More
There is plenty to take issue with regarding JPII without bringing this up. When you're pope it's not easy to simply go to a public beach or even a private club. The monies spent on security alone for such outings would quickly exceed the monies necessary to build a pool. Not to mention take a look at the picture. In this age of ubiquitous cameras, how would it be for there to appear in the press all over the world pictures of a dripping wet elderly man in trunks and bathing cap with the caption: "The Pope!"
It is good that he be mindful of his fitness and physical health, as we all should. Some people ride bikes, or run. Some people find the exercise of a good swim invigorating and relaxing.
It is good that he be mindful of his fitness and physical health, as we all should. Some people ride bikes, or run. Some people find the exercise of a good swim invigorating and relaxing.
In the 1990s I was twice in the Papal Gardens at Castel Gandolfo. The pool, hidden behind bushes, was outdoors. I was told that when JPII wanted to swim in Rome, there was an indoor pool that would be cleared of people before he arrived. That pool existed before JPII was pope.