Sister Andre, the eldest French and European citizen, prays in a wheelchair, on the eve of her 117th birthday. She was born on February 11, 1904.
Sister Andre was touched by the Covid-19 in January 2021. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images) PARIS - Question: How does one cram enough candles onto a birthday cake for one of the world's oldest survivors of COVID-19?
Answer: With 117 candles, you can't.A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Thursday, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards and flowers to fete her exceptional longevity through two world wars and a recent coronavirus infection.Sister André also got a Mass in her honor and a feast with Champagne,.