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It is now, more than ever, necessary that political leaders be outstanding for honesty, integrity and commitment to the common good.

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