Vatican Archbishop: People Returning to Confession Because of Pope Francis

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John White has a B.A. from the University of Dallas and a J.D. from the University of Notre Dame. He lives in the Chicago area with his wife and four children.

Vatican Archbishop: People Returning to Confession Because of Pope Francis

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