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Dear young people, do not be afraid of making decisive choices in life. Have faith the Lord will not abandon you!

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Pope Francis
Age: 87
Born: 1936
Born: December 17
Chemist
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Roman Catholic Priest
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Jorge Mario Bergoglio
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Pope Francis I
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Jorge Bergoglio
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