Pope Leo XIV concludes period of rest in Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV has returned to the Vatican after a 23-day rest period in Castel Gandolfo. During his stay, he engaged in prayer, public appearances, and private visits to various religious sites.
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By Tiziana Campisi Pope Leo XIV left Castel Gandolfo just after 8:30 p.m. on Monday evening, 27 July, returning to the Vatican after a period of rest that began on 5 July. As his car departed from the papal residence, the Pope greeted a group of people who had gathered to see him off and blessed several children waiting with their parents. He will return to Castel Gandolfo on Wednesday, 29 July, to attend “Canticle of Peace” (Cantico di Pace), a gathering of prayer and fraternity. Promoted by the Laudato Si’ Centre for Higher Education and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation, the event forms part of celebrations marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. It will begin at 7 p.m. in the gardens of the Pontifical Villas.
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