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The Holy Spirit transforms and renews us, creates harmony and unity, and gives us courage and joy for mission.

Pope Francis

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Pope Francis
Age: 87
Born: 1936
Born: December 17
Chemist
Jesuit
Roman Catholic Priest
Theologian
Writer
Flores
Buenos Aires
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Francisco
Pope Francis I
Pope Francis
Jorge Bergoglio
Franciscus I
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Transforms
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Spirit
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Creates
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Harmony
Courage
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