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Forgiveness does not replace justice.

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Pope Benedict XVI
Age: 97
Born: 1927
Born: April 16
Philosopher
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Roman Catholic Priest
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Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger
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Josef Ratzinger
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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