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Global celebrations include over 50,000 prayers pledged by Polish youth and vigils in Nigeria, honoring Pope Leo XIV's leadership and commitment to peace and justice.
- On September 14, 2025, approximately 30,000 people gathered in the Vatican's main square to honor Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday with prayers and celebrations.
- Pope Leo XIV, born Robert F. Prevost in Chicago on September 14, 1955, was elected pope last May at age 69, making him the youngest pope since 1978.
- The celebrations included the pope’s traditional Angelus prayer blessing, musicians playing “Happy Birthday,” large banners, and the release of a documentary titled “Leo from Chicago.”
- Leaders such as Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Jesuit Superior Arturo Sosa, and Caritas Internationalis praised the pope’s witness, unity, and care for the poor.
- The birthday strengthened global prayers and gratitude, with parishes worldwide holding special masses and prayers, reflecting the pope’s impact on peace, fraternity, and service to those in need.
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Pope Leo XIV becomes 70 years old on Sunday. State and church representatives from several countries congratulated the head of the church, including Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen. In Rome believers and artists celebrated the occasion with concerts.
·Vienna, Austria
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Pope Leo XIV turns 70 and thanks God, his parents and all those who prayed for himeo saw giant “Happy birthday” banners, balloons and congratulatory signs held up by the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his traditional noon blessing on Sunday.
Leo saw giant “Happy birthday” banners, balloons, and congratulatory signs held up by the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
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NotreTemps.comNo official event was organized by the Vatican for the anniversary of the pope who will preside in the afternoon a Mass for the martyrs of the 21st century.
·Paris, France
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Pope Leo XIV, who celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday, thanked the faithful who had come by thousands to St Peter's Square in the Vatican.
·Montreal, Canada
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