Sister Candida Bellotti,
the oldest living Italian nun celebrated her 110th birthday on Monday, February
20th. She 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.
She was born in Verona, 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 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," a
blessing sent from the Vatican said. Sister Candida met the pope in 2014 on her
107th birthday, when she joined in a mass at Rome.
But 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!" added Sister Candida, and offered a particular
piece of advice to the younger generation. "Have faith in the future, and
put in as much work as you can to make your wishes come true."
The nun explained that
her own wishes had been fulfilled by carrying out the work of the convent.
"Throughout my
life, I have always thought to myself: Where God puts me, that is the right
place for me," she explained.
Watch video from the
celebration below:
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