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“[S. Bernardo] riteneva che fosse possibile una trasformazione dell'affettività, resa schiava dei piaceri, che non si libera con la cieca obbedienza a un comando, ma in una risposta alla dolcezza dell'amore di Cristo”

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. Elected on March 13, 2013, he is the first pope from the Americas, the Southern Hemisphere, and the Jesuit order. Known for his humility, focus on the poor, and social justice, he advocates for church reform, environmental protection, and interfaith dialogue. His papacy addresses global issues like the COVID-19 pandemic and migration crises. more

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