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catholics around the world -

The Catholic Religion spreads all over the world. The message of love, understanding, and community goes a long way! Check out the top 5 countries in the world with the largest population of Catholics. Only one country, Brazil, has more than 100 million Catholics within their population (Brazil has around 210 million people). Brazil Mexico Philippines United States Italy

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pope, pope benedict -

Papa BENEDICTUS Sextus Decimus was born on April 16th, 1927; as of today he is 87 years old. His hometown is Marktl, Germany; he was elected Pope on April 19th, 2005. From 2002 until his election as pope, he was also Dean of the College of Cardinals, and as such, the primus inter pares among the cardinals. Prior to becoming pope, he was "a major figure on the Vatican stage for a quarter of a century"; he had an influence "second to none when it came to setting church priorities and directions" as one of John Paul II's closest confidants. The Pope's birth name is...

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pope, pope francis -

Papa Franciscus was born on December 17, 1936; as of today he is 77 years old. His hometown is Flores in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina; he was elected as the new pope on March 13, 2013. He selected his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis of Assisi was proclaimed Saint on July 16, 1228 and is knows as the patron saint of animals and the environment. The Pope's birth name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio. First Pope to be born outside of Europe since Gregory III First Pope from the Americas - The New...

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beautiful catholic gifts, pope francis -

Exact replica Cross worn by Pope Francis!We are pleased to bring to you from Italy this authentic cross pendant worn by Pope Francis! This is the copyrighted original official version of Pope Francis's pectoral cross, authorized by the artist who created the actual cross pendant currently worn by Pope Francis. Beautifully detailed and Made in Italy, these die cast Papa Francesco crosses are silver oxidized for richness and depth by Italy's finest craftsmen.Also known as the Papa Francisco cross or Papa Francesco cross, it depicts Christ the Good Shepherd carrying the lost sheep on his shoulders, with the flock in...

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