Pope Francis blows a candle on a birthday cake he was presented by a group of youths of the Catholic Action he received during a private audience at the Vatican Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015. Pope Francis entered his 80th year on Thursday amid hopes among his critics that it will be his last — at least as pope. (L'Osservatore Romano/pool photo via AP)
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