Restless summer holiday for Pope Leo XIV in Castel Gandolfo

Restless summer holiday for Pope Leo XIV in Castel Gandolfo Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, July 20, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

He hopes to “strengthen body and mind” in Castel Gandolfo, said Pope Leo when he started his holiday a fortnight ago. But his holiday in the Albanian mountains is not very tranquil – no wonder given the world situation. Switching off, my arse: On Monday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas joined the ranks of statesmen who…

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