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[Pope Francis] has felt the mercy of God in his own life and wants to share that experience with others.

George Weigel

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George Weigel
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: April 17
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[Jesus Christ to Pope Francis] is the Lord with whom he speaks for hours every day in prayer. The Risen One who reached out, touched his life, and called him into mission.
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