Pope Leo sent a moving message to the world’s oldest priest on the occasion of his 110th birthday. The supercentenarian, Fr Bruno Kant, was told in a message by the Holy Father: “I was very pleased to learn that on February 26 you will celebrate your 110th birthday, and I send you my warmest congratulations and blessings.” He also thanked him for his “long-standing, faithful and devoted priestly service”.
Bishop Michael Gerber, Bishop of Fulda, the diocese in which Fr Kant is incardinated, said the Vatican had also confirmed that Fr Kant is the oldest living priest.
