A French nun who is believed to be the world's second-oldest person is celebrating her 117th birthday in style after surviving COVID-19. The care home in southern France where Sister André lives organized a packed schedule of events for the nun.
Aulenbacher was a young girl during World War I and the 1918 influenza pandemic. She became a widow in her 30s, more than 75 years ago.
Her daughter and son-in-law said she's had to be strong.
"We look forward to seeing her every morning come out, cheerful, ready to have breakfast, couple of cups of coffee, and take on the day," said Doug Dickerson, Aulenbacher's son-in-law.