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ancianita

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16. There's so much more than meets the eye

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Mon Apr 21, 2025, 01:22 PM

Apr 2025

about Pope Francis.

May Jorge Mario Bergoglio be in heaven, and with all the angels, Saints, and faithfully departed, singing the Glory of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God forever and ever, Amen.

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Pope Francis's words [View all] ancianita Apr 2025 OP

Pope Francis was truly like St. Francis of Assisi. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #1

Yes. He named himself after him. ancianita Apr 2025 #5

Yes and he lived the philosophy of St. Francis. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #12

He did. ancianita Apr 2025 #14

Wise words. Ocelot II Apr 2025 #2

Agree. And from the Holy Spirit and heart to heart. ancianita Apr 2025 #6

Pope Francis will become a Saint, The Saint of Tenderness and Courage. Clouds Passing Apr 2025 #3

A true humanitarian. He was a portrait of compassion and stood up for the people of all faiths or no faith. Ping Tung Apr 2025 #4

Wise and encouraging words. I'm an agnostic, but I respect the man for working towards treating all people the way Martin68 Apr 2025 #7

Humanity just lost a great, wise, compassionate man. Martin Eden Apr 2025 #8

Amen. ancianita Apr 2025 #9

Hatred & Indifference, or Love & Kindness can be amplified Martin Eden Apr 2025 #11

Yes. ancianita Apr 2025 #13

I agree, even though I'm agnostic Martin Eden Apr 2025 #18

Thank you for sharing these beautiful words! nt Michiblue Apr 2025 #10

A good man has left this world Hekate Apr 2025 #15

There's so much more than meets the eye ancianita Apr 2025 #16

No matter what your faith path or whether you're agnostic or atheist, I highly recommend you read his ancianita Apr 2025 #17

K&R B.See Apr 2025 #19