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Pope Francis celebrates birthday amid church reforms, health concerns

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Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.

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  1. Daily Journal

    Pope Francis' 87th birthday closes out a big year of efforts to reform the church, cement his legacy (opens Daily Journal)

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    ROME (AP) — Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.

  2. Fox10 Phoenix

    Pope Francis celebrates birthday amid church reforms, health concerns (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.

  3. Politico

    Pope Francis’ 87th birthday closes out big year of efforts to reform church, cement his legacy (opens Politico)

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    Only seven popes are known to have been older than Francis at the time of their deaths.

  4. Green Field Reporter

    Pope Francis' 87th birthday closes out a big year of efforts to reform the church, cement his legacy - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    ROME (AP) — Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.

  5. Voice of America

    Pope Francis' 87th Birthday Closes Year of Efforts to Reform Church (opens Voice of America)

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    Francis celebrated his birthday with cake during a festive audience with children Sunday morning, and there were 'Happy Birthday' banners in St. Peter's Square during his weekly noon blessing

  6. WSVN Miami

    Pope Francis’ 87th birthday closes out a big year of efforts to reform the church, cement his legacy - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    ROME (AP) — Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church

  7. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Pope’s 87th birthday caps year of milestones, illness (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    ROME -- Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.

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