Another tradition revisited: Pope Leo XIV returns to the residence of Castel Gandolfo

Jun 17, 2025 16:38

Jorge Enrique Mújica

the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo will once again house a reigning pope Photo: Vatican Media

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Who is Pope Leo XIV? 267th Successor of Saint Peter

IN 1977 he entered the novitiate of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.) in the province of Our Lady of Good Counsel, in Saint Louis.

May 08, 2025 12:11

ZENIT Staff

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Habemus Papam: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A. Elected New Successor of Peter

In his first appearance as Pontiff, visibly moved, the Holy Father invited the faithful to pray together, emphasizing that “God loves us all unconditionally”

May 08, 2025 11:47

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«Habemus Papam»

The Catholic community around the world celebrates the conclusion of the Conclave and the election of our new Pope

May 08, 2025 10:37

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Why Did the First Smoke of the Conclave Take So Long? The Answers

The news wasn’t the black smoke — which was predictable, for that matter –, but the unprecedented length of the wait to find out the voting results. While in 2013 the wait was only 41 minutes, this time it was two hours.

May 07, 2025 06:00

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Vatican City

Swiss Guard: the Vatican army will “celebrate” its anniversary without the Pope and in this way

Under normal circumstances, May 6 is also the day on which new recruits — all young Catholic men of Swiss nationality — raise their hands and swear to protect the Pope, even at the cost of their lives

May 03, 2025 20:28

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Trump responds to Pope Leo XIV: I don’t want a ceasefire

Donald Trump has publicly dismissed the very idea of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Questioned about the Pope’s earlier call—issued on 15 March—for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a reopening of dialogue, the U.S. president was blunt: “We can talk, but I don’t want a ceasefire.”

The account of the resurrection of Lazarus and the symptom of a longing for the infinite, as reflected upon by Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, March 22, 2026

Another tradition revisited: Pope Leo XIV returns to the residence of Castel Gandolfo

“Vatican Bank” presents latest report and is ranked among the world’s strongest financial institutions: here are the results

Castelgandolfo: The Popes’ Summer Residence Now Has a Website

Leo XIV Appoints Former Doctor of Pope Francis New Director of Health of the Vatican

Pontifical Roman University Awards the Patriarch of Constantinople and the Former Priest and Theologian of Liberation Leonardo Boff

Why did Pope Leo give 500 euros to each Vatican employee?

Do you collect coins or postage stamps? Vatican launches online initiative

Who is Pope Leo XIV? 267th Successor of Saint Peter

Habemus Papam: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A. Elected New Successor of Peter

«Habemus Papam»

Why Did the First Smoke of the Conclave Take So Long? The Answers

Swiss Guard: the Vatican army will “celebrate” its anniversary without the Pope and in this way