With a twinkle of stardust in the Vatican City, the reverberating echoes of 'Happy Birthday' seeping across St. Peter's Square marked the lively 87th birthday celebrations of Pope Francis. The grand event, decorated by frosted cake and giggles of children, unveiled the concluding chapter of a year where Pope Francis foot-stepped unique milestones in refurbishing the Catholic Church, while dodging health-related speed bumps that kindled questions regarding his tenure.
Amidst a confetti shower of birthday wishes, the Pope was blessed with an early present, a verdict from the Vatican tribunal - an icon of his continuous strides towards financial reforms. The tribunal wielded the sword of justice in a complicated trial involving Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the most notable defendant charged and sentenced for embezzlement.
