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Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis is the first Pope (as the 266th) to be born outside of Europe. The resolution also notes that the House should recognize Francis because:

\"On March 28, 2013, he broke from tradition during the washing of feet, when he washed the feet of 12 criminals, including two women, becoming the first pope to include women in the rite;
On November 6, he displayed his charity by caressing a man with severe disfigurement;
When asked to describe himself during an interview with a Jesuit magazine, he replied “I am a sinner”;\"

The pontiff is scheduled to deliver an address to a joint session of Congress on September 24, 2015 during his visit to the U.S. — it will be the first time a pope has visited the capitol.

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Dear Pope Francis, You're the Best. Love, Congress