On September 14, Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 70th birthday. After just 132 days in office, Vatican observers continue to watch closely as he balances traditional papal imagery with gestures of inclusivity — signaling a pontificate that remains open to interpretation.
Blessed Carlos Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati — two young Italian figures known for their deep spirituality and modern-day impact — will be canonised as saints by Pope Leo XIV on September 7 at the Vatican. Their lives reflect faith, charity, and innovation in evangelisation, marking a profound moment for the global Catholic Church.
Fr Richard Anthony D’Souza, S.J., a Goan Jesuit priest and astrophysicist, has been appointed Director of the Vatican Observatory by Pope Leo XIV. The move marks a historic leadership transition as Fr D’Souza succeeds Br Guy Consolmagno, S.J., and reaffirms the Church’s commitment to the dialogue between science and faith.
