At 110, Sister Candida is the world’s oldest nun
The world’s oldest nun celebrated her 110th birthday on Feb. 20 with members of her order, the local TV station, a birthday cake and a message from Pope Francis.
Born in 1907 to a humble family in Verona as the third of 10 daughters, Sister Candida Bellotti has actually lived through 10 popes including Francis, who she met in 2014 in Rome.
Born in 1907 to a humble family in Verona as the third of 10 daughters, Sister Candida Bellotti has actually lived through 10 popes including Francis, who she met in 2014 in Rome.
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