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Pope Leo XIV resumes tradition and arrives at Castel Gandolfo for vacation to restore ‘body and spirit’
Pope Leo XIV arrived in the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday to start a six-week vacation, giving the ...
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Albania’s for Sale, and Jared Kushner’s Buying
Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has sealed a $1.4 billion deal to redevelop Albania’s largest island. Long a ...
Pope Leo XIV resumes the tradition of taking a summer vacation. But he's got plenty of homework
VATICAN CITY -- In his very first sermon as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV told the cardinals who elected him that anyone who ...
Pope Leo XIV revives centuries-old vacation tradition, bringing hope of a tourist boom to Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV will head to the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo for his summer vacation. After 12 years of papal absence, ...
Pope Leo Returns to Tradition: A Summer Break at a Papal Villa
For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, ...
How Tourists Can Stay Cool During the European Heat Wave
As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and ...
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Castel Gandolfo to welcome Pope Leo XIV: ‘The heart of the city returns’
Castel Gandolfo prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV July 6. The imposing papal villa in this town on the shores of Lake Albano, ...
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'The Pope's Playground' Is A Stunning Italian Garden Perfect For Lovers Of Nature And History
Discover the breathtaking Italian garden known as 'The Pope's Playground,' which combines the beauty of nature with wonderful historic pieces of art.
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AARP and the Vatican Team Up for Summit on Global Aging
” Minter-Jordan said. Being in the ancient city of Rome, particularly as the 267th pope was elected on May 8, “There’s this sense of history, this sense of resiliency that’s in the city, and a sense ...