Castel Gandolfo

“The renewed presence of the Holy Father in our diocesan territory has filled our local Church and its people with joy,” Bishop Vincenzo Viva of Albano said.

The Augustinian pope did not disappoint pilgrims waiting in the July Italian sun at Castel Gandolfo town square, delivering a reflection in a relaxed mood during his summer vacation.

(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV‘s Angelus address given July 12 at Piazza della Libertà at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome.  Dear brothers and …

Around 200 people from the Diocese of Rome had lunch with the pope July 11.

Calling coming to Castel Gandolfo “always an important moment,” the pope thanked the locals for the hospitality and for “being brothers and sisters.”

Pope Leo also expressed his optimism about the recent deal to end the war in Iran that is expected to be signed June 19 in Switzerland.

Pope Leo XIV again called on the international community to assist the people of Gaza, saying that human rights must be respected “for everyone.”

“We want to pray for peace, but I urge all authorities to truly engage in dialogue and resolve these issues,” Pope Leo said.

Pope Leo XIV expressed concern about rhetoric used by President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shortly after their Sept. 30 meeting with top U.S. military officials.

A newly built circular greenhouse, reminiscent of Bernini’s curved colonnade in St. Peter’s Square, and two new buildings, all topped with solar panels, make up the heart of Borgo Laudato …