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On the afternoon of Thursday, July 3, Pope Leo XIV visited Villa Barberini in the Borgo Laudato Si’ (“Laudato Si’ Village”) located in Castel Gandolfo to review ongoing developments, as confirmed by the Holy See Press Office. The Pope is scheduled to spend a period of rest there beginning Sunday, July 6, remaining in the town—about 25 kilometers (16 miles) from Rome—until July 20.
I. POPE LEO XIV’S SUMMER VISIT TO CASTEL GANDOLFO
1. Two-Week Retreat and Religious Engagements
During his two-week stay, Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass on Sunday, July 13, at 10:00 AM at the Pontifical Parish of Saint Thomas of Villanova. Later that day, at noon, he will lead the Angelus prayer in Freedom Square, positioned in front of the Apostolic Palace.
2. Concluding Celebrations Before Return
On the final day of his stay, Sunday, July 20, he will again preside over Mass at 9:30 AM in the Cathedral of Albano. This church holds personal significance, as it was previously linked to then-Cardinal Robert Prevost, the titular bishop of the diocese prior to his papal election. At 12:00 PM, the Pope will again lead the Angelus in Freedom Square before departing for the Vatican later that afternoon.
II. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PAPAL AUDIENCES
1. Pause in Regular Public Engagements
Throughout the month of July, all private audiences and the weekly Wednesday General Audiences have been suspended. These public events will recommence on Wednesday, July 30.
2. Upcoming Participation in Jubilee for Youth
Following the resumption of General Audiences, Pope Leo XIV is expected to take part in the Jubilee for Youth, a significant event scheduled from July 28 to August 3, continuing his commitment to engaging with the younger generation.
III. BACKGROUND ON THE LAUDATO SI’ VILLAGE INITIATIVE
1. Earlier Papal Visit and Origins of the Project
Pope Leo XIV previously visited Castel Gandolfo on May 29 to view the progress of the Borgo Laudato Si’. This initiative was launched by Pope Francis in 2023 within the grounds of the Papal Villas, designed as a space dedicated to environmental education.
2. Embodying the Vision of Integral Ecology
The Laudato Si’ Village stands as a tangible expression of the “integral ecology” concept central to the Laudato si’ encyclical, which Pope Francis released a decade ago. The site serves as a living example of ecological consciousness grounded in faith.
3. Transformation of the Apostolic Palace
During the May visit, Pope Leo XIV also toured the Apostolic Palace—an historic structure that Pope Francis had repurposed into a public museum in 2016, opening it to visitors and pilgrims alike.
CONCLUSION
Pope Leo XIV’s scheduled retreat to Castel Gandolfo blends moments of spiritual observance, rest, and reflection with ongoing pastoral commitments. His return to the Laudato Si’ Village underscores the continuity of the Church’s ecological mission, while his public Masses and prayers serve as points of unity for the faithful. The temporary pause in papal engagements reflects a tradition of summer rest, soon to be followed by active participation in youth-centered religious events later in July.
