Archive for September 7, 2025

The Maronite bishops gather for their monthly meeting at the Patriarchal Summer Residence in Dimane, Lebanon, where they issued a statement that Lebanon must seize available regional and international opportunities to restore full sovereignty over its territory and unite around constitutional institutions.?w=200&h=150

By ACI MENA

Maronite bishops call for full restoration of Lebanese sovereignty

The Maronite bishops issued a statement about Lebanon’s security and future during their monthly gathering, held in Dimane. Read more

Pope Leo canonizes Sts. Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV proclaims Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati saints

Pope Leo XIV proclaimed Italians Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati saints before a crowd of thousands in St. Peter’s... Read more

Blessed Carlo Acutis (left) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, the first saints of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the Italians Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis as saints of the Church on Sunday, Sept.... Read more

The Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo.?w=200&h=150

By Amira Abuzeid

Chicago chefs to open eco-friendly restaurant at Vatican’s papal retreat

Pope Leo XIV announced a partnership between the Vatican and two Chicago restaurateurs, Art Smith and Phil Stefani, to open... Read more