Despite the imperfections inherent in all humans including himself, the Pope has strived to mend the bonds we share as a human race in the hope that we will overcome these imperfections. To him, it is painful to watch and know of the misery we cause each other because of fervent ideological beliefs, rancor, or ignorance. In the face of great resistance from those all around, he met with leaders from the many different faiths including the Dalai Lama, rabbis at Jewish synagogues, and the leaders of the Orthodox Church in order to bring together the human family. He gave us a poignant example of what it is to be Christian: when almost assassinated, he met with his assailant and spoke with him. He felt no anger, only love. I and the other billion Catholics feel like we've lost a father, a shepherd, and a source of hope. There is a void in the Church, a void only he could fill. But his legacy is one that won't die with his body. It will, I hope, imbue all humans with a sense of duty - a duty to live their lives to serve others. That is the only thing life is worth living for - for the sake of others. I hope the Servant of the Servants of God rests in peace.