The Pope’s brother has said Leo XIV is looking to “strengthen the Catholic faith” as birthday wishes have begun pouring in from Catholics and international figures for the Pope’s birthday.
As the American Pontiff marks his 71st birthday on September 14, the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, embassies, bishops, Catholic organisations and religious orders have issued messages of congratulations to him.
The U.K. Embassy to the Holy See expressed “best wishes to His Holiness on this special day and for the year ahead,” while the U.S. Embassy also published birthday wishes.
