As he turns 88, 8 + 8 interesting things about Pope Francis

As he turns 88, 8 + 8 interesting things about Pope Francis

Did you know Pope Francis was a nightclub bouncer, his favorite movie is “La Strada” by Federico Fellini, and that he doesn't watch...
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