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which radiates outward into the world and illuminates everyone around them

a beloved child of the universe

In the New York Times bestselling book A Simple Act of Gratitude (also known as 365 Thank Yous)

Pope Francis In His Own Words Mist Gilded-gold page edging and anWhen Pope Francis, formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, spoke from the balcony of St. Peters Basilica, he greeted his audience colloquially: Brothers and sisters, good evening. Downplaying his power and position, he proceeded not to bless the crowd but to ask them for their blessing: I ask a favor of you, he said, bowing humbly. Let us make, in silence, this prayer: your prayer over me. Francis has repeatedly foregone the fancy