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December 19, 2016

Pope marks 80th birthday with charitable giving to Rome's poor

Pope Francis eats breakfast with a group of homeless for his 80th birthday, Dec. 17.

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis kicked off his 80th birthday by having breakfast with a group of homeless from around St. Peter’s and inviting them to Mass – but his giving didn’t stop there.

Published in Vatican
December 19, 2016

Benedict XVI sends birthday wishes to Pope Francis, among tens of thousands from around the world

The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was among tens of thousands of people who sent birthday greetings to Pope Francis for his eightieth birthday Dec. 17.

VATICAN CITY – The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sent birthday greetings to Pope Francis on Saturday, Francis’ eightieth birthday.

Published in Vatican
November 27, 2016

Welcome to the club: Cardinal-elders talk about Pope's 80th birthday

As Pope Francis' 80th birthday on Dec. 17 approaches, some of the cardinal-elders welcomes the Pope to the club.

VATICAN CITY – Three years ago Pope Francis described retired Pope Benedict XVI as being like a wise grandfather, although there is less than 10 years' difference in their ages; today, Pope Francis tends to include himself in the category of grandfatherly figures.

Published in Vatican