Pope Leo XIV marked his 70th birthday on Sunday by thanking God, his parents and all those who prayed for him. Leo, the first American pope, saw giant “Happy birthday” banners, in English, Italian and Spanish, balloons and congratulatory signs held up by the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his traditional noon blessing. Groups of Peruvian believers, including dancers in traditional attire, were out in force, a

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