Deciphering the Pope's often dense theological language, analysing his long sentences replete with subordinate clauses, makes the selection of pithy soundbites a real challenge to Vatican radio and TV reporters.

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Lastly, update your "bragalogue, " a short, pithy story that incorporates a few bits of information about who you are and what you've done.

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For a pithy answer, we could do worse than look to a poet.

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