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Why Sept. 17 is a holiday in Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV’s ‘name day’ explained
In brief
Vatican City observes a holiday on Sept. 17 to celebrate the name day of Pope Leo XIV.
The holiday coincides with the feast of St. Robert Bellarmine. While the pope celebrated his 71st birthday on Sept. 14, the name day serves as the more significant celebration in the Vatican.
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