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Pope Leo Revives Tradition of Summer Break at Papal Villa

Pope Leo XIV resumes tradition, takes summer vacation to Italian villa

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday restarted a papal tradition, leaving the Vatican for the summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo. The small town about 15 miles south of the Vatican has hosted popes for the summer dating back to the 1600s, but Pope Francis never took a summer vacation during his 12-year papacy.

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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, locals are eager to welcome him.

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Quote of the Day: Pope Leo Revives Tradition of Summer Break at Papal Villa

ALBERTO DE ANGELIS, the mayor of Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on Pope Leo returning to the hilltop town for the summer, a tradition Francis had abandoned.

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How To Start A Business In Vatican City

Find out how to start a business in Vatican City including niche industries, visa requirements and tax regulations.

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Tips: What's the Best Time to Visit Vatican City? - MSN

The best time to visit Vatican City is during spring, between April and June, or in autumn, from September to November. These seasons offer more pleasant weather and fewer crowds, ideal for ...

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Do You Actually Need Tickets To Visit Vatican City's Iconic St. Peter's Basilica?

St. Peter's Basilica is one of the most revered - and visited - religious sites in the world. Do you need any tickets to see its legendary architecture and art?

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Pope Francis' death: What happens with the Vatican's finances? - Fox Business

Pope Francis, the head of state of Vatican City, died at 88 years old on Monday. Before his death, Pope Francis warned about the Vatican's pension fund.

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Vatican unveils AI services for St. Peter's Basilica ahead of Jubilee

VATICAN CITY, Nov 11 (Reuters) - The Vatican launched on Monday new Artificial Intelligence-enabled services for St Peter's Basilica, allowing virtual access to its Renaissance-era architectural ...

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I visited the Vatican City and was surprised by one rule

The Vatican is attracting visitors from all over the world for Pope Francis's funeral but there is one surprising rule every tourist must follow as I found out.

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As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul

The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s ...

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What does the pope do? Bishop of Rome doesn't just run the Catholic Church - Newsweek

The pope often speaks multiple languages to communicate with Catholics worldwide. Vatican City Tours notes that Francis speaks Spanish, Latin, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, and English.

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Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and 'missionary spirit' during inaugural mass at Vatican - ABC News

Pope Leo XIV on his popemobile tours St. Peter's Square at the Vatican prior to the inaugural Mass of his pontificate, Sunday, May 18, 2025. ... Vatican City, May 18, 2025.

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How Pope Francis mourners can visit his coffin - and the major change in displaying the Pontiff that defies tradition | Daily Mail Online

With the world's 1.3 billion Catholics now mourning the death of Pope Francis, many of them will be wanting to head to Rome as he lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.. News of ...

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