Pope Congratulates 110-Year-Old Priest from Eichenzell - World's oldest Catholic priest receives Pope's blessing on 110th birthday
Bruno Kant, the world's oldest Catholic priest, has celebrated his 110th birthday. Pope Leo XIV sent him a personal letter to mark this famous birthday. The milestone also drew congratulations from local bishops and a special blessing from the Vatican.
The Vatican confirmed Kant as the oldest living priest in its records. His 110th birthday made him one of Germany's oldest citizens as well. Pope Leo XIV wrote directly to him, praising his 'decades of faithful and devoted priestly service'.
Alongside the letter, the Pope granted Kant and his close circle the Apostolic Blessing. The gesture recognised both his longevity and his long career in the Church.
In his home diocese, Bishop Michael Gerber and Auxiliary Bishop Karlheinz Diez visited Kant personally. They joined the Vatican in honouring his lifetime of work as a priest.
The celebrations highlighted Kant's rare achievement as a centenarian and his enduring commitment to the priesthood. The Vatican's blessing and the Pope's letter stand as formal recognition of his service. No further details about his career or activities have been made public.
