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Castel Gandolfo
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 described his typical Tuesday day off.
Pope Leo XIV Recalls Palestinians Killed Since October 7 Hamas Attack
Addressing a group of journalists just outside his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, on Oct. 7, the pope said: “Two years ago it was a terroristic attack.”
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 creation inspired by Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical.
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 and prayer are needed to achieve peace.
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.
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, where he stayed July 6–22.
Pope Leo XIV Returns to the Vatican After More Than Two 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 Rome on the shores of Lake Albano.
"Age doesn’t matter": Pope Leo XIV Visits Home for Elderly in Castel Gandolfo
After spending time praying in the chapel, the Holy Father personally greeted approximately 20 elderly people, all between the ages of 80 and 101.
Summer "providential time" to Savor Prayerful Moments with God, Others: Pope Leo XIV in Sunday Homily
Pope Leo XIV, who is spending two weeks on summer holiday at the papal estate in Castel Gandolfo, encouraged people in his Sunday homily to embrace the summer season as a time to deepen their relationship with God through silence, reflection, and time spent with others.
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 he is on vacation.
At First Angelus from Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV Greeted by International Crowd
Pope Leo XIV prayed the Angelus on Sunday, July 13, 2025, from Castel Gandolfo, where he is taking a two-week summer break.
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 20 at Castel Gandolfo.
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Castel Gandolfo for Summer Vacation
Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by wellwishers upon his arrival to his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on Sunday.
New Jubilee Tour of Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo Highlights Beauty of Creation: Photos
A new tour for Jubilee 2025 of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo aims to bring Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ to life.
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 to the official schedule published this week.
