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By John Thavis Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- At a Mass marking his 80th birthday, Pope Benedict XVI thanked the church for surrounding him with affection "like a true family" and for supporting him with prayers.
"Over and over, I recognize with joy how great is the number of people who sustain me with their prayers, who with their faith and love help me carry out my ministry, and who are indulgent with my weakness," he said April 15.
The Mass opened two days of celebrations commemorating the pope's April 16 birthday and the second anniversary of his election April 19. The festivities featured a Vatican concert, dozens of written testimonials and a giant birthday cake in the shape of the Vatican.
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