Castel Gandolfo
Coverage of Castel Gandolfo in the Nexus archive.
- French Catholic Church prepares for Pope Leo's historic visit in September
The French Catholic Church is preparing for Pope Leo's historic visit in September. Pope Leo XIV was photographed at the Pontifical Palace in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on July 26, 2026.
- Inside the pope's centuries-old summer retreat, a 135-acre estate overlooking an Italian lake
Pope Leo XIV is vacationing at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, a 135-acre estate featuring gardens, an observatory, and a tennis court. The residence, used by popes since 1626 to escape Rome's summer heat, includes the 17th-century Villa Barberini where the Pope is staying. The estate overlooks Lake Albano and contains multiple properties, including the Apostolic Palace.
- Pope heads on vacation after decisive flexing of papal muscle on international and church stage
Pope Leo XIV begins a summer vacation at Castel Gandolfo after a period of active global engagement and decisive governance, including a July 4 visit to Lampedusa to honor migrants. The Vatican has adjusted its security and infrastructure to support his retreat at the Apostolic Palace.
- Pope heads on vacation after decisive flexing of papal muscle on international and church stage
Pope Leo XIV began a summer vacation at Castel Gandolfo after asserting papal authority on global issues like artificial intelligence and war, and addressing migrant crises in Sicily and Spain. His stay at the Vatican retreat includes security-focused relocation to the Apostolic Palace, marking a shift from previous papal practices.
- Pope Leo rejects claim he supports nuclear weapons after Trump tirade
Pope Leo rejects claims of supporting nuclear weapons after being accused by Donald Trump of endangering Catholics with his stance on the Iran war. The Pope stated that the church's mission is to preach peace. He responded to Trump's accusations after leaving a papal retreat in Castel Gandolfo.