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The mercy of Jesus is not just sentiment: indeed it is a force that gives life, that raises man up!

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Pope Francis
Age: 87
Born: 1936
Born: December 17
Chemist
Jesuit
Roman Catholic Priest
Theologian
Writer
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Buenos Aires
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Francisco
Pope Francis I
Pope Francis
Jorge Bergoglio
Franciscus I
Jesus
Force
Giving
Sentiment
Men
Sentiments
Life
Raises
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