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Pope John Paul II spoke with a lot of clarity and consistency. But he always spoke with immense compassion. He's the one who said the best way to love somebody is to tell them the truth. So, he did that well.

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Chris Matthews
Age: 78
Born: 1945
Born: December 17
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