Pope Leo XIV marvels at 'huge learning curve' as he celebrates 70th birthday
Hundreds gathered with banners wishing a happy 70th birthday to Pope Leo XIV, who blessed the faithful gathered in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday.
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00:00Pope Leo the 14th celebrated his 70th birthday from St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday where he blessed the faithful gathered for prayer and thanked them for their good wishes. Many gathered in the square with birthday banners and balloons.
00:17Carissimi, sembra che sappiate oggi compio settant'anni.
00:31Rendo grazie al Signore, ai miei genitori e ringrazio quanti hanno avuto un ricordo nella preghiera.
00:40Speaking in an interview released on his birthday, Pope Leo the 14th reflected on the huge learning curve he has taken on as pontiff.
00:49History's first American pope said he had quickly found his footing as a pastor for the Universal Catholic Church,
00:56but discovered the diplomatic job of being pope was more challenging.
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