Pope Francis marked his 78th birthday today as thousands gathered to felicitate with the Roman Catholic Pontiff at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican. They sang happy birthday in Italian, Spanish and other languages and danced to tango music— which the pontiff previously admitted to liking.
A historic diplomatic breakthrough between Cuba and the United States was later announced and it was disclosed that the Argentine pope played a key role as broker.
The Vatican released a statement saying: “The Holy Father wishes to express his warm congratulations for the historic decision.”
His Holiness, Pope Francis, ended his weekly general audience by praying for the victims of recent ‘inhuman terrorist attacks’ in Australia, Pakistan and Yemen. With help from volunteers and Vatican officials including Swiss Guards, the Pope also distributed hundreds of sleeping bags to Rome’s homeless population.
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