Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
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Even popes need to take vacations.Beginning with Pope Urban VIII in 1626, some popes have chosen to escape the oppressive summer heat of Rome by spending time at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.The lakeside residence includes multiple properties and gardens situated on a 135-acre estate.The Vatican's Prefecture of the Papal Household said in a statement that Pope Leo XIV would spend "a period of rest" at the estate in July.Take a look inside the papal summer residence.
Pope Leo XIV is spending three weeks at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV at the papal summer residence.
