Pope Leo to celebrate Feast of Assumption in Castel Gandolfo

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Pope Leo XIV will return to the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo on the evening of August 12 and remain there until Tuesday, August 18.

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On Saturday August 15, the Pope will preside over Holy Mass at 10 a.m. for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Pontifical Parish of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo, as he did last year.

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After the celebration, he will pray the Angelus there.

Highlights 13/08/2025 Pope Leo returns to Castel Gandolfo for Assumption holiday weekend Pope Leo XIV has returned to the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, where he will celebrate Mass and enjoy the cooler weather over the feast of the Assumption of Mary.