The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, celebrates his 85th birthday amid questions about his health, World News Forecast reported.
They resurfaced when he was pulled down the aisle of St. Peter’s basilica on a rolling platform before he celebrated Mass on Oct 16. His use of the device attracted particular notice because it followed a September report in an Italian newspaper that said the pope might retire at 85. The centerpiece of the birthday celebrations for the music-loving pontiff might be a concert.
The centerpiece of the 80th-birthday celebrations was a concert that brought together two of classical music stars at a joint appearance – American violinist Hilary Hahn and Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, who recently was appointed Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. A celebration as ambitious can be expected for his milestone 85th birthday.
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