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‘Say thank you to someone’ this Thanksgiving, Pope Leo XIV says
Pope Leo XIV suggested people “say thank you to someone” this Thanksgiving and addressed concerns about violence in Lebanon ahead... Read more
How Pope Leo XIV typically spends his day off
In reply to journalists’ questions last night as he left Castel Gandolfo, which he now regularly visits, Pope Leo XIV... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges dialogue on Venezuela tensions
Pope Leo XIV said Nov. 4 outside Castel Gandolfo that dialogue is the solution to rising tensions with Venezuela. Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV recalls Palestinians killed since Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Addressing a group of journalists just outside his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, on Oct. 7, the pope said: “Two... Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger to attend climate justice conference led by Pope Leo XIV
This is the second time the American actor will meet with a pontiff, having greeted Pope Francis in January 2017... Read more
Armenian patriarch invites Pope Leo XIV to visit Armenia
Catholicos Karekin II, the patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church, met Pope Leo for the first time on Sept. 16... Read more
Castel Gandolfo renaissance as Pope Leo XIV spends day at papal retreat
The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV “will continue his activities” from Villa Barberini — his residence in Castel Gandolfo, 18... Read more
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
Pope Leo XIV to inaugurate integral ecology center in Castel Gandolfo in September
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to inaugurate on Sept. 5 Borgo Laudato Si’, a development dedicated to the care of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV looks to Ukraine with hope: ‘We must work hard, pray hard’
On Aug. 19, Pope Leo XIV expressed hope for an end to the war in Ukraine, noting that hard work... Read more
At Assumption Mass, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to say ‘yes’ to God
Approximately 200 people, including Castel Gandolfo Mayor Alberto de Angelis, attended the pope’s solemn Mass held at the pontifical parish. Read more
Pope Leo XIV returns to Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 13, at around 4:30 p.m. local time, returned to Castel Gandolfo,... Read more
Pope Leo XIV returns to the Vatican after more than 2 weeks in Castel Gandolfo
The pontiff spent a period of rest July 6–22 in the Italian town of Castel Gandolfo about 15 miles from... Read more
Pope Leo XIV visits home for elderly in Castel Gandolfo: ‘Age doesn’t matter’
After spending time praying in the chapel, the Holy Father personally greeted approximately 20 elderly people, all between the ages... Read more
Pope Leo XIV marks moon landing anniversary with call to U.S. astronaut Buzz Aldrin
Pope Leo XIV marked the 56th anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing with a video call to U.S.... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Summer is a time to savor prayerful moments with God
Pope Leo XIV, who is on summer holiday at the papal estate in Castel Gandolfo, encouraged people in his Sunday... Read more
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
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