Thousands gather at Vatican to celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday

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00:00Thousands filled Vatican Square on Sunday to wish Pope Leo XIV a happy 70th birthday.

00:14As the Pope walked out on the balcony for his weekly noon blessing, he was greeted with

00:18banners, balloons, and signs all wishing him a happy birthday.

00:22Before the large crowd, he thanked his parents, God, and those who remembered him in prayer.

00:28Leo was born in Chicago as Robert Francis Prevost.

00:31On May 8, he was elected to succeed the late Pope Francis, becoming the first pope from

00:36the United States.

00:37For Straight Arrow News, I'm Jack Henry.