Honestly, I would check up on him. He’s wonderful but seems truly fragile and vulnerable.

I remember watching his exercise show when I’d stay at my great-grandmother’s house during summers. Even as a kid, I knew his brand of optimisim and kindness was rare, and I loved it. Years later, watching him on David Letterman, I’d get sad—Letterman, and I’m a fan, was always a bit more sinister than he needed to be…

I had the joy of meeting Mr. Simmons in 2012. He was doing something at the offices I worked at and he stopped at each person’s desk and asked for a hug. He was intermittently laughing and crying. I don’t think anyone got any work done after he visited because we were all riding high off of it.

I hope he is okay. He seems so sweet and gentle.

Very true. Having a tough time with your mental health is hard enough without the whole country knowing:( Sweet Richard. Want to hug.

Agreed. The man has lived his life trying to put goodness and positivity into the world, he deserves a peaceful retirement. Especially if he’s suffering from dementia, it would be nice if he could maintain his dignity as long as possible.

Sorry to see him back in the news like this again. I wish him all the best and hope that he’s living in an environment that allows him what he wants and needs.

This is one of those stories I don't think needs to be gossiped about. He needs peace and quiet and he should have it.

Can I just say I always stand in awe when every Pope talks about suffering and poverty in the world, then talks about how money and resources from alms could help out so many. A church that owns $4 BILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF ARTWORK ALONE asks poor people in Guatamala, the Sudan and other indescribably suffering areas…

These monsters violated one of the only moral absolutes normal human beings can agree upon. And yet they are still venerated.

Your dad is my hero. I HAVE A SIMILAR STORY.

Fuck the catholic church. Fuck it forever.

Seriously. I fucking hate how everyone acts like this pope is different from ANY OTHER POPE EVER. They can get the fuck out of here with that bullshit.

Makes me so mad when people try to pretend like he isn't just another catholic monster

Please, remind me again why people keep referring to this guy as the “cool pope"

Cryin out loud, when I’m in the same home as my mother I’m afraid to curse let alone do anything illegal. Cause moms and stuff and hell hath no fury and what not.

ELEPHANTS ARE THE BEST ANIMALS IN THE WORLD AND I WILL FIGHT YOU ALL OVER THIS.

1.3 million comments is great support for this very worthy cause but realize that Kim Kardashian gets 5 million likes for a selfie of her looking bored and dead-eyed.

So he was going to rape a woman at party where his mother was present??? I mean, I know that it’s really not the point but somehow the idea of doing that while your mom is in proximity is an extra level of terrible.

...His mother was there...