Pope Francis, who’s 78th birthday is today, drinks mate tea, a traditional South American drink, as he arrives to lead his general audience at the Vatican

Pope Francis, who’s 78th birthday is today, drinks mate tea, a traditional South American drink, as he arrives to lead his general audience at the Vatican

Pope Francis, who’s 78th birthday is today, drinks mate tea, also known as yerba, a traditional South American drink, as he arrives to lead his general audience at the Vatican, December 17, 2014. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN – Tags: RELIGION)