The oldest living Italian nun celebrated her 110th birthday on Monday, February 20th.The faithful sister named Candida Bellotti, who has lived through two world wars, ten popes and 57 prime ministers, shared some tips for anyone hoping for anyone to live an equally long life. The nun was born in the year 1907, Verona Italy, and first became a nun in 1931, joining the order Ministre degli infermi di San Camillo and working as a nurse in hospitals and care homes across the country.
In the year 2000, at the age of 93, the nun moved to the motherhouse of the convent, where she takes an active part in community life and is known for her lively and joyful attitude.
She celebrated the milestone of reaching 110 with other members of the order and the Bishop of Lucca, Italo Castellani, while Pope Francis sent his birthday wishes.
The pontiff participated spiritually in the shared joy of the happy anniversary, sending deep congratulations and heartfelt wishes.Sister Candida met the pope in 2014 on her 107th birthday, when she joined in a mass at Rome.
But the question is, what are her secrets to longevity?
In the year 2000, at the age of 93, the nun moved to the motherhouse of the convent, where she takes an active part in community life and is known for her lively and joyful attitude.
She celebrated the milestone of reaching 110 with other members of the order and the Bishop of Lucca, Italo Castellani, while Pope Francis sent his birthday wishes.
The pontiff participated spiritually in the shared joy of the happy anniversary, sending deep congratulations and heartfelt wishes.Sister Candida met the pope in 2014 on her 107th birthday, when she joined in a mass at Rome.
But the question is, what are her secrets to longevity?
"Take things as they come," she told journalists gathered at the convent for the cake-cutting ceremony.
"Love, love, and keep on loving - with joy!" she added, and offered a particular piece of advice to the younger generation.She said "have faith in the future, and put in as much work as you can to make your wishes come true."
The nun also explained that her own wishes had been fulfilled by carrying out the work of the convent.
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