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December 17, 2022 Catholic News Agency 9

Pope Francis celebrated his 86th birthday with the Missionaries of Charity, honoring three people who care for “the poorest of the poor” with the Mother Teresa Award on Dec. 17, 2022. / Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Dec 17, 2022 / 08:00 am (CNA)… […]

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