Castel Gandolfo
Coverage of Castel Gandolfo in the Nexus archive.
- 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.