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In case you missed it, at his general audience yesterday Pope Francis said God is like a good father and a good mother:<\/p>\n

\u00a0In his earthly mission, Jesus walked the streets of the Holy Land; he called twelve simple people to remain with him, to share his journey and continue his mission; he chose them among the people full of faith in the promises of God. He spoke to everyone, without distinction, to the great and the lowly; to the rich young man and the poor widow, the powerful and the weak; he brought the mercy and forgiveness of God to all; he healed, comforted, understood, gave hope, he led all to the presence of God, who is interested in every man and woman, like a good father and a good mother<\/strong> is interested in each child.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Shades of Pope John Paul I<\/a>, “[God] is our father; even more he is our mother” ?<\/p>\n

Source: Vatican Radio<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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