Pope John Paul II dead ?

This news follows an update we got about noon that the Holy Father had suffered a loss of blood pressure, and then a loss of consciousness. The last official word that we received was that the pope was in his apartment because he wanted to remain at peace at home

The pope's health quickly declined Thursday with a high fever, all triggered by a urinary tract infection. Vatican officials said he suffered momentary heart failure overnight.

"The general conditions and cardio-respiratory conditions of the Holy Father have further worsened," said Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls.

"A gradual worsening of arterial hypotension has been noted, and breathing has become shallow. The clinical picture indicates cardio-circulatory and renal insufficiency. The biological parameters are notably compromised."

By Fabien Montique posted time [ 2:35 PM]