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Pope Leo XIV Revives the Tradition of Summer Retreats at Castel Gandolfo

After centuries of papal summer retreats to Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV is set to return, reigniting life in the historic town that had been quiet since Pope Francis stopped the tradition.

By David Lee • July 04, 2025 3 MIN READ

Visitors pose for photographs in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, this June. The anticipated summer stay of Pope Leo XIV has sparked renewed energy in the town, according to a local café owner.

Pope Leo XIV during a Monday audience with media representatives at the Vatican.

Global Newspapers Showcase Historic Election of Pope Leo XIV

Print media worldwide marked the election of Pope Leo XIV with striking visuals, clever headlines, and reverent tones, highlighting his groundbreaking role as the first North American pontiff.

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Residents of Chiclayo, Peru, celebrating the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, honoring his previous tenure as bishop in the city.

Global Catholics Embrace Pope Leo XIV's Unique Multicultural Identity

Initially met with skepticism, the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been welcomed worldwide due to his diverse heritage and commitment to a universal church.

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Pope Francis in 2022. Throughout his 12-year pontificate, he gained worldwide attention for historic statements that inspired both liberal Catholics and secular audiences.

Cardinals Divided Over Pope Francis' Legacy as Conclave Begins

As the conclave to select Pope Francis' successor unfolds, cardinals are split between continuing his reforms, reversing them, or seeking a middle ground. Experts suggest a consensus candidate might emerge from these divisions.

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The faithful in St. Peter’s Square respond to black smoke rising from the Vatican chimney, signaling no pope has been elected yet.

Anticipation Builds as Cardinals Vote for the Next Pope

As 133 cardinals convened in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new leader for the Catholic Church, crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square anxiously awaiting the signal from the Vatican chimney.

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Firefighters setting up the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican ahead of the papal conclave.

Decoding the Vatican’s Smoke Signals: The Tradition Behind Announcing a New Pope

For nearly two centuries, the Vatican has used colored smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney to signal the election of a new pope—white smoke announces a decision, while black indicates a deadlock among the cardinals.

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St. Peter’s Basilica, the iconic center of the Catholic Church.

Inside the Vatican: Understanding the Papal Conclave Process

An in-depth look at the procedures and traditions behind selecting Pope Francis' successor in the Catholic Church.

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Pope Francis in 2022. Throughout his 12-year tenure, he made headlines worldwide with groundbreaking statements that resonated with both liberal Catholics and secular audiences.

Choosing the Next Pope: A Deliberation on Pope Francis’s Legacy

As cardinals convene in the Sistine Chapel to select Pope Francis’s successor, their decision reflects a deeper consideration of continuing or diverging from his influential papacy.

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Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, pictured last month at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. His decades-long presence in the region has fostered strong interfaith connections.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa: A Unique Papal Candidate Bridging Faiths in Jerusalem

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, stationed in Jerusalem for decades, emerges as a distinctive papal contender with deep ties to a region sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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Pope Leo XIV Revives the Tradition of Summer Retreats at Castel Gandolfo

The Small but Influential Augustinian Order That Shaped Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Urges Media to Embrace Calm and Respectful Communication

Pope Leo XIV Urges Global Peace in First Sunday Blessing

Global Newspapers Showcase Historic Election of Pope Leo XIV

Global Catholics Embrace Pope Leo XIV's Unique Multicultural Identity

Cardinals Divided Over Pope Francis' Legacy as Conclave Begins

Anticipation Builds as Cardinals Vote for the Next Pope

Decoding the Vatican’s Smoke Signals: The Tradition Behind Announcing a New Pope

Inside the Vatican: Understanding the Papal Conclave Process

Choosing the Next Pope: A Deliberation on Pope Francis’s Legacy

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa: A Unique Papal Candidate Bridging Faiths in Jerusalem

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Pope Leo XIV Revives the Tradition of Summer Retreats at Castel Gandolfo

The Small but Influential Augustinian Order That Shaped Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Urges Media to Embrace Calm and Respectful Communication

Pope Leo XIV Urges Global Peace in First Sunday Blessing

Global Newspapers Showcase Historic Election of Pope Leo XIV