The Pope left the residence about 30 kilometers (18 miles) south of Rome in the morning Monday and spent the day outdoors, accompanied by a «very small» group of persons, unofficial Vatican sources reported.
The destination of the Holy Father’s outing was not revealed, although he likely went to the so-called area of the Roman Castles near his residence — where, in fact, there are no castles but old villas and small palaces, once the property of nobles.
The Pope is spending a good part of his holidays reading, especially in the Moor’s Garden. Among other things, he is writing a book on his episcopal ministry.
