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Pope Leo XIV to revive papal holidays at summer palace

The Standard · June 17, 2025

Catholic faithful attend a mass held at Rate Field, home to the Chicago White Sox, to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV on June 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. [AFP] Pope Leo XIV will holiday twice at the papal palace in Castel Gandolfo near...

Castel Gandolfo: Pope Leo XIV to Resume Papal Summer Vacation Tradition in Lakeside Town

National Catholic Register ·

The villa served as the papal summer residence since the pontificate of Urban VIII during the 17th century. The town of Castel Gandolfo has said Pope Leo XIV will again partake in the centuries-long tradition of spending a summer vacation at the...

Warning for holidaymakers heading to Spain, Greece, Italy or France

Bristol Post · June 17, 2025

Neil Shaw Assistant Editor 07:23, 17 Jun 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Tourists heading abroad this summer are being warned to keep a closer eye on their...

5 Google Lens Features To Turn Lost Tourists Into Local Experts

Forbes ·

Exploring local cultures and sightseeing are thrilling aspects of traveling. However, navigating language barriers or prioritizing activities can be overwhelming. Thankfully, Google Lens transforms your phone into a helpful research assistant,...

Pope Leo XIV to spend summer holidays in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican News · June 17, 2025

Pope Leo XIV will spend half of July and a weekend in August at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, celebrating Sunday Mass in local churches and praying the Angelus with pilgrims in the town's Liberty Square. By Deborah Castellano...

Finding Your Roots' Henry Louis Gates Jr. Presents Pope Leo with Family Tree, Confirming His Surprising Celebrity Relatives

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Henry Louis Gates Jr. the host and executive producer of the Emmy-nominated PBS show Finding Your Roots, traveled to the Vatican on July 5 to meet with Pope Leo XIV to present his genealogical research His research confirmed that Pope...

7 Hidden Gems in Rome That Tourists Often Miss

Eye of Riyadh ·

Rome, the Eternal City, is a myriad of ancient ruins, majestic piazzas, and riddle-like cobbled avenues with thousands of fantastic tales. The city never ceases to charm the tourists, no matter how many times you have visited it. Well, of course,...

Foreign Office updates Italy travel advice as city to be 'very busy'

Liverpool Echo · June 16, 2025

The Foreign Office has updated travel advice for people in or travelling to Italy. The European country is a popular destination for people wanting to enjoy a short trip away, due to its magnificent architecture and stunning landscapes. The latest...

Castel Gandolfo savors Pope’s return: It’s more than economics

Aleteia · July 10, 2025

Residents of Castel Gandolfo have a special bond with the popes, whose presence in the summer — interrupted under Francis — means the world to them. With the announcement of Leo XIV’s summer vacation, which is currently taking place at Castel...

What Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican can do for Ukraine

New Eastern Europe · June 16, 2025

The legacy left by former Pope Francis in Ukraine was mixed at best. With the Catholic Church now rallying round its new leader Pope Leo XIV, there is a chance for stronger relations between the Holy See and Kyiv. June 16, 2025 - Mark Temnycky -...

My “Spanglish’ Vatican tour

Meer · June 15, 2025

Throughout history, Jews have tragically faced persecution in many forms, but perhaps one of the most profound experiences of transformation occurred in the Iberian Peninsula, or Spain and Portugal. In the late 14th and 15th centuries, tens of...

How to enjoy two Italian cities in just four days, straight from Scotland

The Herald (Scotland) · July 10, 2025

From Scotland to the sun-drenched piazzas of Italy, Orbis Travels invites you to experience on an unforgettable journey to two of the country’s most historical and picturesque cities. With an outstanding 4.8 Trustpilot rating, Orbis Travels has...

Why British holidaymakers are choosing more 'meaningful' overseas trips

LBC ·

13 June 2025, 13:26 | Updated: 13 June 2025, 14:39 Holidaymakers are seeking more 'meaningful' destinations like Hiroshima. Picture: LBC/Getty This summer, British travellers are flipping the script for their holidays. Listen to this article At...

Scholarship winners celebrate NAIDOC Week in Rome

Catholic News · July 10, 2025

Francis Xavier Conaci Scholarship winners Drew Campbell, left, and Jacob Lasserre at the Australian embassy to the Holy See’s NAIDOC Week event (Vatican News) Two First Nations students in Rome as winners of the 2025 Francis Xavier Conaci...

First Nations Australian students in Rome enriched by cultural exchange

Vatican News · July 10, 2025

Two First Nations students in Rome as winners of the 2025 Francis Xavier Conaci Scholarship, speak with Vatican News about their experience and share their stories at an event at the Australian Embassy to the Holy See. by Isabella H. de Carvalho...

Spain, Greece and other holidaymakers may need extra document

Liverpool Echo · June 13, 2025

Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 13:52, 13 Jun 2025 Holidaymakers heading to Spain, Greece and other countries may need to obtain an extra document if they want to drive while abroad. And if you fail to apply for a permit, you could land...

Will Leo weigh in on France's criminal chancellor?

The Pillar · July 11, 2025

A French archbishop is standing by his decision to appoint as chancellor a priest who was convicted of raping a 16-year-old boy, and who spent four years in prison for the offense. Archbishop Guy de Kerimel. Credit: Paralacre/wikimedia. CC1.0...

Pax, French clericalism, and American iconography

The Pillar · July 11, 2025

Happy Friday friends, And a happy feast of St. Benedict to you all. I am back after having taken last week off, though unfortunately this season’s edition of covid meant we had to turn around and come home after only a day away. I‘d been looking...

LISTED: The big changes for travel in Italy this summer

The Local Italy · June 12, 2025

From new direct flights to Jubilee crowds and a higher US travel warning, here are all the major changes you should know about if you are travelling to, from or across Italy this summer. New direct flights Several international airlines have...

world Pope Leo meets Zelenskiy, offers to host Ukraine peace talks

Asiaone · July 10, 2025

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo told visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday (July 9) that the Vatican was willing to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks. The pope, meeting the Ukrainian leader for the second time in his two-month-old...