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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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| 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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Sonny Turner is best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including four no. 1 hits, and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world.
Dionne Warwick is a 5-time Grammy Award winning legend. She is an American singer, actress, and television show host, who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and a United States Ambassador of Health.
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Paul Laurence is an American multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and keyboardist. He had several number one R&B hits, including Freddie Jackson's "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)", "Jam Tonight", "Tasty Love", "Hey Lover", and "Do Me Again".
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Doreen Bazile is a social worker. She sees many different patients with distinct needs and issues, regarding spirituality and religion, family conflict, loss, grief, bereavement, and more.
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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.
