Pope Leo XIV turned 70 on Sept. 14, and more than 2 million prayers and works from 72 countries around the world were offered for him for the occasion through an OSV News-organized initiative, making up one very special “spiritual birthday bouquet” of prayer, love, and support.
Birthday
A crowd gathered in the community of Monsefú for the annual celebration of the enthronement of Jesus the Nazarene on Sept. 14, where they cut a 2-meter-long (13-foot-long) cake for Pope Leo, who turned 70 the same day. Pope Leo often visited St. Peter’s Parish — the site of the celebration — while serving as bishop, according to news organization Infobae.
As Pope Leo XIV neared his 70th birthday Sept. 14, those closest to the American-born pontiff said they knew, very early on, that he was in for lifelong service to the Church.
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