Why Sept. 17 is a holiday in Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV’s ‘name day’ explained by Courtney Mares 7:45 AM September 17, 2026 by Courtney Mares 7:45 AM September 17, 2026 Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 71st birthday on Sept. 14, but in Vatican City the more significant celebration comes three days later. Sept. 17 marks the pope’s “name day,” the … FacebookTwitterEmail
