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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Pope Leo Celebrates 70th Birthday in St Peter's Square
Caption: Pope Leo Celebrates 70th Birthday in St Peter’s Square. Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 70th birthday Sunday, thanking God, his parents, and the faithful. St Peter’s Square filled with well-wishers and banners in multiple languages. A joyful crowd with balloons, signs, and Peruvian groups celebrated the Pope. During his noon Angelus blessing, Pope Leo thanked the crowd as he addressed them from the Apostolic Palace. Peruvian dancers and Chiclayo pilgrims honoured the Pope’s past service in Peru. Some recalled Pope Leo’s birthday celebrations in Peru, now returned in Rome. Attendees acknowledged the Pope’s role amid global and internal challenges. Pope Leo’s relatively young age was noted, having been elected at 69, making him the youngest pope since John Paul II. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni praised the Pope’s spiritual guidance during this time of deep uncertainty and rapid change. Later, Pope Leo was set to lead an ecumenical prayer for modern Christian martyrs, marking the day’s significance. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Pope Leo,70th birthday,Vatican,St Peter’s Square,Angelus blessing,Peruvian pilgrims,Chiclayo,Catholic Church,Giorgia Meloni,ecumenical prayer,modern martyrs,youngest pope
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