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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 2 October 2016 to 11 October 2016.

General Audiences

• 5 October 2016

Homilies

• 9 October 2016 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Marian Jubilee

Speeches

• 2 October 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: In-Flight Press Conference from Azerbaijan to Rome (Papal Flight, 2 October 2016)
• 6 October 2016 – To His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Primates of the Anglican Communion
• 8 October 2016 – Marian Vigil on the occasion of the Jubilee of Mercy

Papal Tweets

• “It is by loving that the God-who-is-Love is proclaimed to the world.” @Pontifex 6 October 2016
• “The Rosary is a prayer which always accompanies me. It’s also the prayer of ordinary people and the saints…and a prayer from my heart.” @Pontifex 7 October 2016
• “Our Lady also wants to bring the great gift of Jesus to us all; and with him she brings us his love, his peace, and his joy.” @Pontifex 8 October 2016
• “We Christians have a Mother, the same Mother that Jesus had; we have a Father, the same as Jesus. We are not orphans!” @Pontifex 9 October 2016
• “Punishment should necessarily include hope! #NoDeathPenalty” @Pontifex 10 October 2016
• “To live joyfully we must let go of anger, wrath, violence, and revenge.” @Pontifex 11 October 2016

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 8 September 2016 to 5 October 2016.

Angelus

• 18 September 2016
• 25 September 2016
• 2 October 2016

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 12 September 2016 – We are all Corinthians
• 13 September 2016 – For a culture of encounter
• 14 September 2016 – Holy Mass in suffrage of Father Jacques Hamel
• 15 September 2016 – Under her mantle
• 16 September 2016 – The logic of the day after tomorrow
• 17 September 2016 – Three ways to go forth
• 19 September 2016 – The light is not meant for the fridge
• 20 September 2016 – The disgrace of war
• 22 September 2016 – Osteoporosis of the soul

General Audiences

• 21 September 2016
• 28 September 2016

Homilies

• 25 September 2016 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Jubilee for Catechists
• 1 October 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Holy Mass at M. Meskhi Stadium (Tbilisi, 1 October 2016)
• 2 October 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Holy Mass at the church of the Immaculate in the Salesian Centre (Baku, 2 October 2016)

Speeches

• 8 September 2016 – To participants in the International Benedictine Abbots’ Conference
• 15 September 2016 – To the Italian Biblical Association
• 16 September 2016 – To the newly appointed Bishops participating in the formative courses organized by the Congregations for Bishops and for the Oriental Churches
• 24 September 2016 – To survivors and relatives of the victims of the attack in Nice
• 29 September 2016 – To Workers of Catholic Organizations serving in Iraq, Syria and neighbouring territories
• 30 September 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Meeting with the Assyrian-Chaldean Community at the Catholic Chaldean Church of St. Simon Bar Sabbae
• 30 September 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Meeting with His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos and Patriarch of All Georgia
• 30 September 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Meeting with Authorities and the Diplomatic Corps in the Courtyard of the Presidential Palace
• 1 October 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Visit the Svietyskhoveli Patriarchal Cathedral in Mtskheta
• 1 October 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Meeting with the Church’s charity workers and those they assist outside the Camillian aid centre
• 1 October 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Meeting with Priests, Religious, Seminarians and Pastoral Workers gathered in the church of the Assumption
• 2 October 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Interreligious meeting with the Sheikh and with the Representatives of the different Religious Communities of the country at “Heydar Aliyev” Mosque (Baku, 2 October 2016)
• 2 October 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Meeting with the Authorities at ‘Heydar Aliyev’ Centre (Baku, 2 October 2016)
• 5 October 2016 – Celebration of Vespers with the participation of His Grace Dr Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of the Anglican Communion, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the meeting between Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Michael Ramsey
• 5 October 2016 – To the Board of Directors of “Fondazione Vodafone”

Papal Tweets

• “God never tires of offering His forgiveness each time we ask for it.” @Pontifex 23 September 2016
• “Let us walk together taking care of each other and of Creation, our common home.” @Pontifex 24 September 2016
• “The world needs concrete signs of solidarity, especially before the temptation of indifference.” @Pontifex 25 September 2016
• “In the brother we help we recognize the face of God which no one sees anymore.” @Pontifex 26 September 2016
• “Let us promote a sustainable tourism, which stimulates development and encounter with local peoples and avoids every sort of discrimination.” @Pontifex 27 September 2016
• “How beautiful would it be to leave the world a better place than the way we found it.” @Pontifex 28 September 2016
• “The Lord has entrusted the Archangels with the task of defending humanity.” @Pontifex 29 September 2016
• “Today I leave for Georgia and Azerbaijan. Please accompany me with your prayers so we can sow peace, unity and reconciliation together.” @Pontifex 30 September 2016
• “Lord Jesus, cast forth the shadow of your cross over peoples at war: may they learn the way of reconciliation, dialogue and forgiveness.” @Pontifex 30 September 2016
• “God is not known through grand ideas and extensive study, but rather through the littleness of a humble and trusting heart.” @Pontifex 1 October 2016
• “The poor and weak are the flesh of Christ, who call upon Christians of every confession.” @Pontifex 1 October 2016
• “God changes the world by transforming our hearts. When God finds an open and trusting heart, he can work wonders there.” @Pontifex 2 October 2016
• “Dialogue with others, prayers for all: these are our means to give rise to love where there is hatred, forgiveness where there is offence.” @Pontifex 2 October 2016
• “May the Lord, who creates harmony out of diversity, forever protect this beloved land of the Caucasus.” @Pontifex 2 October 2016
• “I entrust to Mary the anxieties and sufferings of those peoples who are innocent victims of conflicts in many parts of the world.” @Pontifex 3 October 2016
• “Saint Francis, teach us to be instruments of peace which has its source in God. #LaudatoSi” @Pontifex 4 October 2016
• “Ecumenical and interreligious dialogue is not a luxury, but something which our world, wounded by conflict and division, increasingly needs.” @Pontifex 5 October 2016

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 3 September 2016 to 22 September 2016.

Angelus

• 4 September 2016
• 11 September 2016

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 8 September 2016 – Handcrafted peace
• 9 September 2016 – A matter of style

General Audiences

• 7 September 2016
• 10 September 2016 – Jubilee Audience
• 14 September 2016

Speeches

• 3 September 2016 – Inauguration of the statue of Our Lady of Aparecida in the Vatican Gardens
• 8 September 2016 – To participants in the Symposium sponsored by the Organization of American States and by the Institute for Interreligious Dialogue, Buenos Aires
• 9 September 2016 – To participants in the Seminar of Studies for Bishops in the Mission Territories
• 17 September 2016 – To Members of the European Confederation and of the World Union of Jesuit Alumni and Alumnae
• 20 September 2016 – Visit to Assisi for the World Day of Prayer for Peace “Thirst for Peace. Faiths and Cultures in Dialogue”

Papal Tweets

• “To offer today’s world the witness of mercy is a task from which none of us can feel exempted.” @Pontifex 8 September 2016
• “The Lord presents himself each day and knocks at the door of our heart.” @Pontifex 9 September 2016
• “Mercy can truly contribute to the building up of a more humane world.” @Pontifex 10 September 2016
• “The Word of God can revive a hardened heart.” @Pontifex 11 September 2016
• “Greetings to all the athletes participating in the Paralympics: Sport is an opportunity for growth and friendship.” @Pontifex 12 September 2016
• “Let us ask for a faith that allows us to have trust in God no matter what the circumstances of life.” @Pontifex 13 September 2016
• “The Church’s forgiveness must be every bit as broad as that offered by Jesus on the Cross and by Mary at his feet.” @Pontifex 14 September 2016
• “The Church is called to walk with Jesus on the roads of the world, in order to meet the humanity of today.” @Pontifex 15 September 2016
• “Only those who humble themselves before the Lord can experience the greatness of his mercy.” @Pontifex 15 September 2016
• “The concrete sign that we have truly encountered Jesus is the joy that we show in communicating it to others.” @Pontifex 17 September 2016
• “As Christians, we are called to be missionaries of the Gospel.” @Pontifex 18 September 2016
• “Serving is the way that mission is carried out, the only way to be a disciple of Jesus.” @Pontifex 19 September 2016
• “Every encounter with the other is a seed which can grow into a flourishing tree, where many will find rest and nourishment.” @Pontifex 20 September 2016
• “Dialogue is born when I am capable of recognizing others as a gift of God and accept they have something to tell me.” @Pontifex 21 September 2016
• “The more we let ourselves be enveloped by the love of God, the more our lives are renewed.” @Pontifex 22 September 2016

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 17 August 2016 to 7 September 2016.

Angelus

• 28 August 2016

General Audiences

• 31 August 2016

Homilies

• 4 September 2016 – Holy Mass and Canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Messages

• 1 September 2016 – Message of the Holy Father for the celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Motu Proprio

• 17 August 2016 – Statutes of the Dicastery for promoting Integral Human Development

Speeches

• 3 September 2016 – Catechesis for all workers of mercy and volunteers

Papal Tweets

• “God gave us the earth “to till and to keep” in a balanced and respectful way.” @Pontifex 1 September 2016
• “Charity means to draw close to the periphery of existence of the men and women we encounter every day.” @Pontifex 2 September 2016
• “Let us imitate Mother Teresa who made works of mercy the guide of her life and the path towards holiness.” @Pontifex 3 September 2016
• “Let us carry Mother Teresa’s smile in our hearts and give it to those whom we meet along our journey.” @Pontifex 4 September 2016
• “The one who builds on God builds on rock, because he is always faithful, even if we sometimes lack faith.” @Pontifex 5 September 2016
• “What a great gift the Lord has given us in teaching us to forgive and in this way to touch the Father’s mercy!” @Pontifex 6 September 2016
• “God is always moved to compassion whenever we repent.” @Pontifex 7 September 2016

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 2 August 2016 to 31 August 2016.

Angelus

• 14 August 2016
• 15 August 2016
• 21 August 2016

General Audiences

• 17 August 2016
• 24 August 2016

Letters

• 15 August 2016 – Chirograph of His Holiness Pope Francis by which he names H.E. Msgr. Vincenzo Paglia as the Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Institute “John Paul II” for Studies on Marriage and Family and President of the Pontifical Academy for Life

Messages

• 2 August 2016 – Message of condolence of the Holy Father for the death of Card. Franciszek Macharski
• 27 August 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in the Americas [Bogotá, 27-30 August 2016]

Motu Proprio

• 15 August 2016 – Apostolic Letter issued ‘Motu Proprio’ instituting the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life
• 17 August 2016 – Apostolic Letter issued ‘Motu Proprio’ instituting the Dicastery for promoting Integral Human Development

Speeches

• 31 August 2016 – Greeting to participants in the World Congress of Cardiology “ESC Congress 2016”

Papal Tweets

• “Never abbandon prayer, even when it seems pointless to pray.” @Pontifex 18 August 2016
• “Where there is love, there is also understanding and forgiveness.” @Pontifex 19 August 2016
• “Mercy does not just mean being a “good person” nor is it mere sentimentality. It is the measure of our authenticity as disciples of Jesus.” @Pontifex 21 August 2016
• “New forms of slavery such as human and organ trafficking, forced labour, and prostitution are true crimes against humanity.” @Pontifex 23 August 2016
• “Consoling those who suffer we are able to help build a better world.” @Pontifex 26 August 2016
• “May a powerful gust of holiness sweep through all the Americas during the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy!” @Pontifex 27 August 2016
• “An easy prayer to say every day: “Lord, I am a sinner: come with your mercy”.” @Pontifex 28 August 2016
• “May God’s mercy towards us move us to be merciful towards our neighbors.” @Pontifex 29 August 2016
• “Serving with love and tenderness those who are in need helps us to grow in humanity.” @Pontifex 31 August 2016

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from From 26 July 2016 to 17 August 2016.

Angelus

• 7 August 2016

General Audiences

• 10 August 2016

Messages

• 26 July 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father to the youth of the Diocese of Brownsville – Texas [USA]

Speeches

• 4 August 2016 – To participants in the General Chapter of the Order of Preachers [Dominicans]

Papal Tweets

• “In Confession we encounter the merciful embrace of the Father. His love always forgives.” @Pontifex 12 August 2016
• “May people see the Gospel in our lives: in our generous and faithful love for Christ and our brothers and sisters.” @Pontifex 13 August 2016
• “We ask Mary, our Mother, to help us to pray with a humble heart.” @Pontifex 14 August 2016
• “I entrust you to the maternal care of our Mother who lives in the glory of God and is always by our side on our life’s journey.” @Pontifex 15 August 2016
• “Through the cross we can touch God’s mercy and be touched by that mercy!” @Pontifex 17 August 2016

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 27 July 2016 to 10 August 2016.

General Audiences

• 3 August 2016

Messages

• 29 July 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father to Cuban youth gathered in Havana

Speeches

• 27 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Meeting with the Polish Bishops in the Cathedral of Kraków
• 30 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Visit to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Kraków
• 31 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: In-Flight Press Conference from Poland to Rome (Papal Flight, 31 July 2016)
• 4 August 2016 – Visit to the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels (Assisi, 4 August 2016)

Papal Tweets

• “God’s forgiveness knows no limits…God looks at the heart that seeks forgiveness. #Assisi #Porziuncola” @Pontifex 4 August 2016
• “Good luck to the athletes at #Rio2016! May you always be messengers of goodwill and true sporting spirit.” @Pontifex 5 August 2016
• “We oppose hatred and destruction with goodness. We live in societies of different cultures and religions, but we are brothers and sisters.” @Pontifex 7 August 2016
• “When there is dialogue in the family, tensions are easily resolved.” @Pontifex 8 August 2016
• “We ask for respect for indigenous peoples whose very identity and existence are threatened.” @Pontifex 9 August 2016
• “A society made up of different cultures must seek unity in respect.” @Pontifex 10 August 2016

Papal Instagram

• Franciscus

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 17 July 2016 to 2 August 2016.

Angelus

• 17 July 2016
• 24 July 2016
• 31 July 2016

Homilies

• 28 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Holy Mass on the occasion of the 1050th anniversary of the Baptism of Poland, in the area near the Częstochowa Shrine
• 30 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Holy Mass with Priests, Men and Women Religious, Consecrated Persons and Polish Seminarians gathered in St John Paul II Shrine in Kraków
• 31 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Holy Mass for World Youth Day in Campus Misericordiae (Kraków, 31 July 2016)

Speeches

• 27 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Meeting with the Authorities, the Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps in the courtyard of Wawel (Kraków, 27 July 2016)
• 27 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Greeting of the Holy Father to Journalists on the flight to Krakow (Papal Flight, 27 July 2016)
• 27 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Greetings to the faithful from the window of the Archbishop’s house in Kraków (Kraków, 27 July 2016)
• 27 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Dialogue with Italian young people present at WYD (Kraków, 27 July 2016)
• 28 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Greetings to the faithful from the window of the Archbishop’s house in Kraków (Kraków, 28 July 2016)
• 28 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Welcoming ceremony by the young people at Jordan Park in Błonia (Kraków, 28 July 2016)
• 29 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Greetings to the faithful from the window of the Archbishop’s house in Kraków (Kraków, 29 July 2016)
• 29 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Way of the Cross with the young people at Jordan Park in Kraków’s Błonia
• 29 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Visit to the Children’s University Hospital (UCH) in Prokocim, Kraków
• 30 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Prayer Vigil with the young people in the Campus Misericordiae (Kraków, 30 July 2016)
• 30 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Prayer of the Holy Father in the Basilica of St. Francis, Cracow
• 31 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Meeting with the WYD Volunteers and with the Organizing Committee and Benefactors in the Tauron Arena in Kraków

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young people, I bless your journey towards Krakow: may it be a pilgrimage of faith and fraternity.
  #Krakow2016” @Pontifex 25 July 2016
• “Dear young people, let us offer the world a mosaic of many races, cultures and peoples united in the name of Jesus!
  #Krakow2016” @Pontifex 25 July 2016
• “Dear young people, stay united in prayer so that this WYD may be rich with spiritual fruits. See you tomorrow!
  #Krakow2016” @Pontifex 26 July 2016
• “Let’s live WYD in Krakow together!
  #Krakow2016
  https://www.instagram.com/franciscus” @Pontifex 27 July 2016
• “The Lord is amongst us and takes care of us, without deciding for us.” @Pontifex 28 July 2016
• “The Lord loves to participate in the events of our daily lives and to walk with us.” @Pontifex 28 July 2016
• “A merciful heart has the courage to leave comforts behind and to encounter others, embracing everyone.” @Pontifex 28 July 2016
• “Jesus Christ encourages us to lift up our eyes and to dream lofty dreams. During these days of the WYD, Jesus wants to enter our homes.” @Pontifex 28 July 2016
• “How I wish that we, as Christians, could be close to the sick the same way Jesus was: in silence, with a caress and in prayer.” @Pontifex 29 July 2016
• “Anyone who performs works of mercy is not afraid of death.” @Pontifex 29 July 2016
• “Let us embrace the Cross. Jesus embraces the nakedness, hunger, thirst, loneliness, suffering and death of all men and women of all time.” @Pontifex 29 July 2016
• “Dear young people, this evening the Lord renews His invitation to take the lead in serving others.” @Pontifex 29 July 2016
• “”I desire mercy, not sacrifice”.
  Francis. 30/7/2016.
  Sanctuary of Divine Mercy.“ @Pontifex 30 July 2016
• “Jesus wants truly consecrated hearts that live by His forgiveness and share it compassionately with their brothers and sisters.” @Pontifex 30 July 2016
• “Jesus seeks hearts that are open and tender toward the weak; hearts that are not hard, but docile and transparent.” @Pontifex 30 July 2016
• “We have come into the world in order to leave a mark.” @Pontifex 30 July 2016
• “God is inviting you to dream: He wants to show you that you can make the world a different place.” @Pontifex 30 July 2016
• “Jesus is calling you to leave your mark on life: one that transforms your own life and the lives of others.” @Pontifex 30 July 2016
• “God love us as we are: no sin, fault or mistake can make Him change His mind.” @Pontifex 31 July 2016
• “God counts on you for who you are, not for what you have. You are valuable in His eyes and your value is priceless.” @Pontifex 31 July 2016
• “Jesus speaks to you every day. Let His Gospel become yours and let Him be your “navigator” on life’s journey!” @Pontifex 31 July 2016
• “A huge “thank you”, dear young people! St John Paul II rejoiced in Heaven, and will help you bring the joy of the Gospel wherever you go.” @Pontifex 31 July 2016
• “The secret to joy: never suppress positive curiosity; get involved, because life is meant to be lived.” @Pontifex 2 August 2016

Papal Instagram

• Franciscus

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 18 June 2016 to 19 July 2016.

Angelus

• 10 July 2016

Letters

• 8 July 2016 – Letter of the Holy Father for the Bicentennial of Independence of the Argentine Republic

Messages

• 19 July 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the Apostolic Journey to Poland

Motu Proprio

• 4 July 2016 – Apostolic Letter issued Motu Proprio I beni temporali regarding certain competencies in economic-financial matters

Speeches

• 18 June 2016 – Visit of the Holy Father to “Villa Nazareth”

Papal Tweets

• “I pray for the victims of the attack in Nice and their families. I ask God to convert the hearts of the violent blinded by hate.” @Pontifex 15 July 2016
• “Let us remember the elderly and the sick who in the summer months are often more alone and can be in difficulty.” @Pontifex 17 July 2016

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 25 May 2016 to 10 July 2016.

Angelus

• 29 June 2016
• 3 July 2016

General Audiences

• 30 June 2016 – Jubilee Audience of 30 June 2016

Messages

• 25 May 2016 – Video message for the 100th Katholikentag, Germany’s Catholic Day in Leipzig
• 2 July 2016 – Video Message of the Holy Father to participants in the “Together for Europe” Encounter
• 5 July 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the Caritas Internationalis campaign for peace in Syria

Speeches

• 16 June 2016 – To Participants in the Jubilee of the World of Travelling Shows
• 28 June 2016 – 65th Anniversary of the Priestly Ordination of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
• 6 July 2016 – Address to participants in the pilgrimage of poor from the dioceses of the French province of Lyons

Papal Tweets

• “This Jubilee of mercy is a time of reconciliation for everyone.” @Pontifex 30 June 2016
• “In the world of work today it is essential to educate and follow the luminous and demanding path of honesty.” @Pontifex 1 July 2016
• “True joy which is experienced in the family is not something random and fortuitous, but normal and ongoing.” @Pontifex 2 July 2016
• “Loving and forgiving as God loves and forgives. This is a programme of life that can know no interruptions or exceptions.” @Pontifex 3 July 2016
• “The summertime offers many people an occasion for rest. It’s also a favorable time to take care of our human relationships.” @Pontifex 4 July 2016
• “Let’s join forces, at all levels, to ensure that peace in beloved Syria is possible! #peacepossible4Syria” @Pontifex 5 July 2016
• “During this month my audiences are suspended, but I do not stop praying for you, while I ask that you please pray for me!” @Pontifex 7 July 2016
• “Vacations offer a time to rest and to restore the spirit, especially through a more quiet reading of the Gospels.” @Pontifex 10 July 2016

Papal Instagram

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