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Born in New Zealand, studied in Fiji and France, raised in Australia, and now living in the USA.<\/a><\/p>\n My conversion from radical traditionalism in 2012 launched a personal pilgrimage to rediscover my Faith. I wanted to love and understand Catholicism in the modern age. Pope Francis has been a spiritual guide, leading me to Where Peter Is. This years-long friendship spurred SmartCatholics, and a passion to help renew the Church.<\/p>\n The more I learn, the more I realize: smarter faith, smarter life.<\/p>\n Life is worth loving. And living!<\/p>\nAre you tired of feeling lost in your faith?<\/h2>\n
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Few know what the Holy Father actually <\/span>teaches.<\/h2>\n
We need to start solving this problem.<\/h2>\n
Our Mission<\/strong><\/h3>\n
When Catholics understand how to live our faith in the modern world, we experience greater personal joy, and confidence in being Christ to others.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Meet the learner-in-chief<\/h1>\n
Dominic de Souza<\/h2>\n