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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sent his congratulations to Pope Francis, who celebrated his 88th birthday. In a social media post, Lula called the religious leader an “example of life, solidarity, and dedication.” According to the president, Francisco represents an inspiration in the struggle for a more just and fraternal world, with less inequalities and more peace. Lula wished the Pope health to continue his mission to “sow messages of ho…

O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva enviou suas congratulações ao papa Francisco, que completou 88 anos. Em uma postagem nas redes sociais, Lula chamou o líder religioso de “exemplo de vida, solidariedade e dedicação”. Segundo o presidente, Francisco representa uma inspiração na luta por um mundo mais justo e fraterno, com menos desigualdades e mais paz. Lula desejou saúde ao papa para continuar sua missão de “semear as mensagens de esperança…

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) congratulated Pope Francis, who celebrated his 88th birthday this Tuesday (17.Dec.2024). In a publication in his profile on X, the Chief Executive said that the pontiff, whom he called a “great friend”, is “an example of life”. “Today, my dear friend Pope Francis is 88 years old. His Holiness is an example of life, solidarity and dedication for all of us who fight for a more just, more fraternal world, wi…

O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) deu os parabéns ao papa Francisco, que completou 88 anos nesta 3ª feira (17.dez.2024). Em publicação em seu perfil no X, o chefe do Executivo disse que o pontífice, o qual chamou de “grande amigo”, é “um exemplo de vida”. “Hoje, meu querido amigo Papa Francisco completa 88 anos. Sua Santidade é um exemplo de vida, solidariedade e dedicação para todos nós que lutamos por um mundo mais justo, mais frater…

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Pope Francis waves to pilgrims at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2024. Did you know that the Pope says a specific prayer every day to keep his good humor?

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As He Turns 88, 8 + 8 Interesting Things About Pope Francis

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media  Madrid, Spain, Dec 17, 2024 / 17:10 pm (CNA). Did you know Pope Francis was a nightclub bouncer, his favorite movie is “La Strada” by Federico Fellini, and that he doesn’t watch television? On the occasion of his 88th birthday, these and other interesting facts about Pope Francis are highlighted below.1.…

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The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, sent his congratulations to Pope Francis, on his 88th birthday, highlighting his daily work in promoting the universal values of love and peace. The Venezuelan President highlighted in a message on social networks, the firmness of the high pontiff “in defense of the human rights of the citizens of the world, beyond their ethnic origin, gender, social status and religion.” On behalf of the Venezuelan pe…

El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, envió sus felicitaciones al Papa Francisco, en su cumpleaños 88, resaltando la labor diaria que desempeña al promover los valores universales del amor y la Paz. El Mandatario venezolano destacó en un mensaje en redes sociales, la firmeza del sumo pontífice “en defensa de los derechos humanos de los ciudadanos y las ciudadanas del mundo, más allá de su origen étnico, género, condición social y religión”…

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Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Gaudete Sunday in Austerlitz Square in Ajaccio, France, Dec. 15, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In late November, during a brief audience with people involved in the sport of motorcycle racing, Pope Francis asked for prayers, joking that “my work is very accelerated, and my bike has aged and doesn’t work properly!” Pope Francis, who was to celebrate his 88th birt…

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Pope Francis' 2024: Turning 88, praying for peace, presiding over synod - The Record Newspaper

By Herberth Tax  This Tuesday, December 17, Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) turns 88. The Holy Father was born on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As archbishop of the capital of his country he thought of a missionary project focused on communion and evangelization: open communities [...]

Por Herberth Tax | Este martes 17 de diciembre el papa Francisco (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) cumple 88 años. El Santo Padre nació, el 17 de diciembre de 1936, en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Como arzobispo de la capital de su país pensó en un proyecto misionero centrado en la comunión y en la evangelización: comunidades abiertas […]

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This Tuesday, Pope Francis turns 88, with an agenda full of audiences, acts and commitments, especially for Christmas and the beginning of the Holy Year. His anniversary of life is an event that brings together faithful and religious leaders in the Vatican and around the world on a day of prayer and gratitude. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1936, Jorge Mario Bergoglio has left a deep mark on the Catholic Church since his election as Pope in…

Este martes, el papa Francisco cumple 88 años de edad, con una agenda repleta de audiencias, actos y compromisos, especialmente por la Navidad y el inicio del Año Santo. Su aniversario de vida es un evento que congrega a fieles y líderes religiosos en el Vaticano y alrededor del mundo en un día de oración y gratitud.  Nacido en Buenos Aires, Argentina, en 1936, Jorge Mario Bergoglio ha dejado una profunda huella en la Iglesia Católica desde su e…

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