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Pope Leo XIV: God’s love is so great that Jesus does not keep even his mother for himself
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on July 15 in the chapel at the Carabinieri station in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, where... Read more
Pope Leo XIV greeted by international crowd at first Angelus from Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV prayed the Angelus on Sunday, July 13, from Castel Gandolfo, where he is taking a two-week summer... Read more
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for creation with Latin prayers in Castel Gandolfo gardens
“We should pray for the conversion of many people, in and outside of the Church, who still do not recognize... Read more
Vatican announces Pope Leo XIV’s public Mass schedule for August and September
The Vatican has announced Pope Leo XIV’s public Mass schedule for August and September, following his current stay through July... Read more
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Castel Gandolfo for summer vacation
Crowds of people standing behind barriers greeted the Holy Father, taking photos and shouting “Viva Papa!” as he walked toward... Read more
Pope Leo XIV moves to the ‘second Vatican City,’ Castel Gandolfo
The pontiff will stay on the hilltop Vatican property “for a period of rest” from the afternoon of July 6... Read more
Castel Gandolfo prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV: ‘The heart of the city returns’
Castel Gandolfo has been for centuries a place of rest, prayer, and study for popes. Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul... Read more
Castel Gandolfo: Pope Leo XIV to resume papal summer vacation tradition in lakeside town
A spokeswoman for the town of Castel Gandolfo told CNA that Pope Leo XIV is expected to arrive sometime during... Read more
PHOTOS: New Jubilee tour of Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo highlights beauty of creation
A new tour for Jubilee 2025 of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo aims to... Read more
Pope Francis to take 8-week break in liturgical schedule this summer
The 87-year-old pope does not have any public Masses on his schedule for eight weeks in July and August, according... Read more
Benedict XVI pays a surprise visit to Castel Gandolfo
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI left Vatican City Thursday to make a surprise visit to Castel Gandolfo. Read more
Castel Gandolfo, the summer home of Popes, opens to the public
Used for centuries as a private summer residence for Popes, the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo has now been opened... Read more
After a two-week vacation, Benedict XVI heads back to Rome
With two restful weeks outside of the Vatican behind him and two honorary doctorates in hand, Benedict XVI has again... Read more
Francis wishes Benedict XVI a good summer in Castel Gandolfo
Before heading out for his two-week stay at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo this summer, retired pontiff Benedict XVI... Read more
Pope Francis will brave Rome's summer heat
Breaking with the practice of his predecessors, Pope Francis will not take a long summer vacation and will stay in... Read more
Pope says Christ's life was one of sacrifice, not popularity
Pope Benedict XVI said that Jesus did not seek recognition during his public ministry but chose instead to preach the... Read more
Villa director reveals rich history behind Pope's summer home
Saverio Petrillo, director of the Pontifical Villas at Castel Gandolfo, knows that the villas and farm at Pope Benedict's summer... Read more
Summer with Pope the best time of the year, Italian bishop says
Bishop Marcello Semeraro of Castel Gandolfo, Italy said that with the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI for his summer vacation,... Read more
Pope Benedict leaves Vatican for summer residence
On July 3, Pope Benedict left the Vatican for his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo, located outside of Rome. Read more
