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Seeing with the eyes of Christ, I can give to others much more than their outward necessities I can give them the look of love which they crave.

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Pope Benedict XVI
Age: 97
Born: 1927
Born: April 16
Philosopher
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Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger
Pope Benedict XVI
Josef Ratzinger
Benedetto XVI
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Joseph Alois Ratzinger
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