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His Holiness Pope Francis is the 266th and current Pope and sovereign of the Vatican City State. He is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the first from the Southern Hemisphere.
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Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.
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Gaana is India's largest audio streaming app, where you can access millions of songs and podcasts.
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| Diocese | Rome | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| See | Holy See | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Papacy began | 13 March 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Predecessor | Benedict XVI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ordination | 13 December 1969 by Ramón José Castellano | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consecration | 27 June 1992 by Antonio Quarracino | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Created cardinal | 21 February 2001 by John Paul II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Birth name | Jorge Mario Bergoglio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 17 December 1936 Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Argentine (with Vatican citizenship) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denomination | Catholic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Domus Sanctae Marthae | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parents | Mario José Bergoglio and Regina María Sívori | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Motto | Miserando atque eligendo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alyssa Morgan Lego was the reigning Miss Stars and Stripes' Outstanding Teen 2017 through Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program (Miss America's Outstanding Teen).
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Satomi Hofmann is an actress, singer, musician, composer, and arranger living and working in the New York tri-state area. She is currently starring in "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway, with the role Wardrobe Mistress/Confidante.
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N.K. Morton is a singer-songwriter. She wrote songs for Backstreet Boys, Mýa, and Karen Clark-Sheard, worked in television with Chris Rock, and was a featured lead or background vocalist for artists, ranging from Diana Ross to Rakim.
Gordon Chambers is an American singer-songwriter and record producer who has written songs for more than 75 recording artists including Angie Stone, Yolanda Adams, The Isley Brothers, Brandy, Trey Songz, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Usher.
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Sipho Gumbo, the creator of Yangu Beauty, sought out a leading expert in skincare chemistry to help transform her authentic recipes into a skincare line for today's modern woman. At last, a skincare collection addressing the needs of women of color.
