‘Happy birthday, Pope Leo!’

Vatican lights up with drone show at historic 'Grace for the World' concert

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Pope Leo XIV marks 70th birthday at Sunday Angelus: 'I give thanks to the Lord and to my parents' On Sunday, his 70th birthday, Pope Leo XIV presided at the recitation of the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square. The pope was visibly moved when musical groups in the square played “Happy Birthday,” a gesture greeted with applause, cheers, and the waving of signs bearing messages of gratitude and blessing.

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‘Happy birthday, Pope Leo!’: EWTN viewers around the world share songs, prayers Here are some of the ways millions across the globe are celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday.