https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-his-71st-birthdayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-his-71st-birthdayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-his-71st-birthday#u70350Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:01:59 +0000Pope Leo XIV marked his 71st birthday on September 14, 2026, following a year defined by Apostolic Journeys, peace appeals, and humanitarian concern. Social Democratic Party presidential candidate Prince Adewole Adebayo issued a congratulatory message from Abuja, praising the pontiff for his global leadership, humility, warmth, and dedication to human dignity and vulnerable populations. Additionally, Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny was named the winner of the Villanova Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal for his social justice ministry and care for creation, and he will accept the award in Rome n https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-his-71st-birthdayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-his-71st-birthday#u69093Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:42:58 +0000Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 71st birthday on September 14, 2026, by issuing a decree that repeals salary cuts imposed by Pope Francis in 2021. The measure restores full pay for cardinals, senior officials, clerics, and religious staff working in the Holy See. During his first official visit to the Vatican Library, the Pope also announced plans for a new modern building to house the Vatican Apostolic Archive and library holdings. He inaugurated a contemporary art exhibit titled AQVA, which remains open until May 14, 2027.Why it mattersThe salary restorations reverse austerity measures implement