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A Tireless Seeker of Truth: Pope Francis Honors Blaise Pascal’s Legacy

Pope Francis pays tribute to the profound intellectual and spiritual journey of Blaise Pascal, the 17th-century French mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and theologian, in his apostolic letter titled “Sublimitas et miseria hominis” (The grandeur and misery of man). Released on the 400th anniversary of Pascal’s birth, the letter highlights his unwavering commitment to seeking truth in all aspects of life. 

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