Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday on September 14, 2026. After a year marked by Apostolic Journeys and repeated appeals for peace and reconciliation, the Holy Father enters his 72nd year with a message centered on Christian unity, dialogue and the defense of human dignity.
Pope Leo restored full salaries to cardinals, senior officials, clerics and women and men religious working in the Holy See. He also extended available space to the Vatican Library and archives.
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