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Pope Leo XIV waves to the faithful gathered at the Piazza della Libertà at Castel Gandolfo for his Sunday Angelus on Aug. 16, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: Violence against Palestinians in West Bank must stop

During his Aug. 16 Angelus address at Castel Gandolfo, the pontiff urged a 2-state solution in the Israel-Palestine
Pope Leo XIV presides at Holy Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in the Pontifical Parish of Saint Thomas of Villanova at the summer papal estate in Castel Gandolfo, southeast of Rome, Aug. 15, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: Mary shows that ‘true beauty’ is found in ‘the light of the Risen Lord’

In a homily on the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the pope urged the
Pope Leo XIV with renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli at Castel Gandolfo on July 29, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

‘Canticle of Peace’: Leo XIV presents the beauty of music as a path to God

Pope Leo XIV stated Wednesday that “the beauty of music invites us to encounter the One who is
Pope Leo XIV on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, officially inaugurated the Laudato Si’ Village in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, with a liturgical celebration highlighting the “vocation” of every person to care for creation, including a performance by Andrea Bocelli. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to attend musical prayer service with Andrea Bocelli

The pontiff will lead a moment of prayer during the “Canticle of Peace” concert in Castel Gandolfo on

Castel Gandolfo: The Marian Heart of the Pope’s Residence

Castel Gandolfo is not officially a Marian shrine, yet it carries a deep Marian identity. From the celebration

Inside the Vatican Observatory with the Pope’s Astronomer

There is more to Castel Gandolfo than the Apostolic Palace. It is also home to one of the

Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s “Second Vatican” Above Rome

For four centuries, Castel Gandolfo has been more than a summer escape for the Popes. Overlooking Lake Albano,
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered for the recitation of the Angelus at Castel Gandolfo on July 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV calls for evangelical approach without force or 'arrogant judgments'

At the Sunday Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, the pontiff said God’s kingdom grows quietly through smallness, patience, and
Pope Leo XIV enjoys the Christmas concert. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to attend summer concert at Castel Gandolfo

The pontiff, who is on vacation at the lakeside town, will attend a classical concert in his honor
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Vatican hosts Nobel laureates, experts to discuss AI security risks

The July 14–16 summit is being held at the Borgo Laudato Si’ gardens at Castel Gandolfo. The Vatican
Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful during his Sunday Angelus on July 12, 2026, at the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV: Make time for prayer and silence in the summer

The pontiff addressed the faithful during the July 12 Angelus at Castel Gandolfo, where he is currently on
Pope Leo XIV greets guests during a lunch for poor people at Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome, July 11, 2026. The event was the second lunch the pope has hosted with those facing poverty since the beginning of his pontificate. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

At lunch with the poor, Pope Leo XIV calls on society to eliminate the causes of poverty, injustice

The Holy Father on July 11 hosted “Lunch with the Pope,” a day of hospitality and fraternity at
Pope Leo XIV greets crowds under a glaring sun during the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square on May 27, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV to share lunch with 200 people in need at Castel Gandolfo

The gathering will take place during the pope’s July stay at the papal villa and will include prayer,
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on July 5, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV says Christ is hope amid the scourge of war

The pontiff prayed the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square before traveling to Castel Gandolfo for three weeks of
Participants in the conferences organized by the Vatican Observatory from June 22-26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Observatory

Vatican Observatory addresses one of science’s greatest enigmas: quantum gravity

A conference addressed the subject of quantum gravity with regard to the incompatibility of quantum mechanics with general

Pope receives Ferrari Luce steering wheel — Italian brand’s first fully electric car

A delegation from the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer met Pope Leo at Castel Gandolfo on May 26.
Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope (VATT) in Arizona. | Credit: Vatican Observatory

Vatican automates its telescope in Arizona for remote use

Thanks to donations, the telescope is now operable remotely by students at Jesuit universities and has already been

Pope Leo makes Holy Week appeal to Trump, world leaders to end Iran war

The pope expressed hope that President Donald Trump is seeking a way to decrease violence in the Middle

Notre Dame and the Vatican launch new initiative at papal gardens

The University of Notre Dame and the Laudato Si’ Center recently launched the Global Alliance initiative at Castel

Pope ‘cannot comment’ on Jimmy Lai’s imprisonment

The pontiff spoke to reporters for the first time since Dec. 23. CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Pope Leo

Pope Leo makes surprise visit to children’s Christmas concert at Castel Gandolfo school

Pope Leo XIV enjoyed a special Christmas concert this week dedicated to him by students of the Paul

The pope urges ‘continued dialogue’ after receiving Zelenskyy in Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV received the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in audience today at the papal residence in

You heard of the popemobile, now meet the papal lawn mower

The Vatican’s gardeners have a new tool for maintaining the papal grounds: a custom-designed electric lawn mower bearing

‘Say thank you to someone’ this Thanksgiving, Pope Leo XIV says

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday suggested that people “say thank you to someone” this Thanksgiving and he addressed

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