Secrets of John Paul II

It has come as a shock for many in the Catholic world that John Paul II's most trusted confidant has betrayed the beloved pontiff's last will and testament by publishing personal notes he wanted burned.

The Pope who will be elevated to Saint in April ordered his personal notes be burned after his death. He put Fr. Dziwisz, his secretary, in charge of the task. To everyone's surprise, Dziwisz, now a cardinal, said recently that he "did not have the courage" to destroy the notes and is having them published as a precious insight into the inner life of the beloved pontiff.

 The book — "Very Much in God's Hands. Personal Notes 1962-2003" - comes out in Poland on shortly.

Criticism so far has outpaced praise.