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Pope Leo XIV will escape Rome’s heat in July by going to papal villa
Pope Leo XIV will spend two weeks of July at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, bringing back a centuries-old tradition that had been suspended by Pope Francis.
Pope Leo XIV will go to papal villa in July
Pope Leo XIV will spend two weeks of July at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, bringing back a centuries-old tradition.
Pope Leo resumes papal tradition and escapes Rome's summer heat to the nearby Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV will resume the papal tradition of taking a summer break outside Rome. The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Leo will transfer to the papal retreat of Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome,
How the Vatican manages money and where Pope Leo XIV might find more
The Vatican doesn’t tax its residents or issue bonds. It primarily finances the Catholic Church's central government through donations that have been plunging, ticket sales for the Vatican Museums, as well as income from investments and an underperforming real estate portfolio.
Pope Leo XIV Brings Chicago Style To The Vatican With His Choice Of Hat
Hats off to Pope Leo XIV for bringing a touch of Chicago to Vatican City. The newly installed pope is a devout fan of the Chicago White Sox. In fact, long before he was appointed the leader of the Catholic Church, he was filmed in the crowd of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series, which the White Sox won.
Pope Leo to take holiday in Castel Gandolfo, reviving a tradition
Pope Leo will take a holiday in Castel Gandolfo, reviving a tradition and bringing tourism back to the community.
Pope Leo to Escape Rome's Summer Heat With July Stay at Castel Gandolfo
The pontiff will spend July 6 to 20 about an hour's drive south in Castel Gandolfo, a small hamlet on Lake Albano, the Vatican said on Tuesday. Leo, elected pope on May 8 to replace the late Pope Francis,
Pope Leo XIV to spend summer holidays at Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV will spend two weeks in Castel Gandolfo, the traditional summer residence of popes near Rome, the Vatican said on Tuesday. The new head of the Catholic Church is reviving a tradition of his predecessors after a break of almost a decade and a half.
Pope Leo XIV gets away from Vatican City for summer
The Vatican announced Pope Leo will continue the tradition of heading to the papal retreat just south of Rome.
Pope Leo XIV to revive papal holidays at summer palace
Pope Leo XIV will holiday twice at the papal palace in Castel Gandolfo near Rome this summer, reviving a tradition abandoned by his predecessor Francis, the Vatican said Tuesday.
Ben Shapiro Meets With Pope Leo at Vatican, Gifts Him With Memento From Home
Conservative media personality Ben Shapiro is the latest famous face to secure time with Pope Leo XIV, meeting with the new U ...
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The World's Most Walkable City In 2025 Is A Sun-Drenched Easy-To-Explore Capital Packed With Iconic Sights
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Pope Leo XIV wants to prioritize AI. He’s using the Vatican’s bioethics think tank to do it.
Pope Leo XIV appointed Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro to head the academy; he says he will focus on artificial intelligence, ...
Pope Leo XIV names first Chinese bishop, signaling he is continuing Vatican’s controversial accord
Pope Leo XIV made his first appointment of a Chinese bishop under the Vatican’s 2018 agreement with Beijing, signaling he is ...
A Congolese customs worker who resisted corruption is beatified by the Vatican
The Vatican has beatified a Congolese government worker who was killed for resisting corruption, giving young people in a ...
Foreign Office shares latest travel advice for Italy as city set to be 'very busy'
The Foreign Office advises: "The Jubilee, known as the Holy Year, will take place in Rome from December 24 2024 to January 6 2026. The city is expected to be very busy, particularly when the bigger ...
Congolese martyr beatified by Vatican
The Vatican on Sunday beatified a Congolese customs worker who was killed for resisting a bribe, giving young people in a ...
Cash-Strapped Vatican Unveils Fundraising Video Centred on Pope Leo
The Vatican on Wednesday unveiled a fundraising video centred on newly elected Pope Leo, urging the faithful to support his ...