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Pope Leo XIV Ends his Vacation and Returns to the Vatican from Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Wraps Up Castel Gandolfo Retreat, Returns to Vatican Pope Leo XIV concluded a 23-day summer retreat at Castel Gandolfo on Monday evening, July 27, departing for the Vatican shortly after 8:30 p.m. As his car pulled away from the Apostolic Palace, the Pontiff paused to greet well-wishers and bless children gathered outside. His break—which began on July 5—offered time for prayer, reading, and light sports in the picturesque town overlooking Lake Albano. Key Highlights of the Papal Stay Pastoral & Public Engagements: Beyond leading four Sunday Angelus prayers, the Pope hosted a special lunch on July 11 for 200 vulnerable Rome residents and attended a diocese concert on July 18. Pilgrimages: During his final week, Pope Leo XIV made private visits to major spiritual sites, including the Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino, the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity at Vallepietra, and the Monasteries of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica in Subiaco. Upcoming Event Pope Leo XIV ...

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