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“The papacy is an impossible job. So the best thing Catholics can do for the pope is to pray for him.”

Quote by George Weigel

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George Weigel, born in 1951, is an American author whose works primarily focus on politics, religion, and ideas, particularly known for his research on the Catholic Church. more

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