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Excessive economic, social and cultural inequalities among peoples arouse tensions and conflicts, and are a danger to peace.

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Pope Paul VI
Age: 80 †
Born: 1897
Born: September 26
Died: 1978
Died: August 6
Diplomat
Roman Catholic Priest
Concesio (Italy)
Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini
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