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Pope Leo XIV feeds fish during the Sept. 5, 2025, inauguration of Borgo Laudato Si’, an ecological village on the papal estate of Castel Gandolfo, 18 miles south of Rome.

Castel Gandolfo renaissance as Pope Leo XIV spends day at papal retreat

Sep 9, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV “will continue his activities” from Villa Barberini — his residence in Castel Gandolfo, 18... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets Italian singer Andrea Bocelli at the inauguration of the Laudato Si’ ecological village at Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on Sept. 5, 2025.

Andrea Bocelli: Pope Leo XIV is ‘a beacon to guide us in these complex times’

Sep 8, 2025

By Julieta Villar

At the opening of the Laudato Si’ ecological village, Andrea Bocelli said he felt “a renewed serenity in celebrating the... Read more

The Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo.

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

Sep 7, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

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

The Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo.

Pope Leo XIV to inaugurate integral ecology center in Castel Gandolfo in September

Aug 26, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to inaugurate on Sept. 5 Borgo Laudato Si’, a development dedicated to the care of... Read more