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May the God of peace arouse in all an authentic desire for dialogue and reconciliation. Violence cannot be overcome with violence. Violence is overcome with peace.
Pope Francis
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Pope Francis
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: December 17
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Jorge Mario Bergoglio
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Pope Francis I
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