Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has begun a six-week summer vacation at Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer residence. His stay marks a return to tradition after Pope Francis' 12-year absence. Leo plans to rest and work on key issues while enjoying some public events. The town of Castel Gandolfo is thrilled to welcome back its most illustrious resident, revitalizing the local economy and community spirit after the impact of Francis' decision to forgo summer visits.

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