As Pope Leo XIV’s takes some time off at the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo from July 6 to 20, Vatican News looks at what past popes have said about holidays.

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How to spend your holidays according to the popes

As Pope Leo XIV’s takes some time off at the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo from July 6 to 20, Vatican News looks at what past popes have said about holidays.

The Congregation of religious sisters of Our Lady of Peace in Ivory Coast this week concluded celebrations marking its 60 years of foundation with Holy Mass presided over by Cardinal Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop of Abidjan.

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Côte d’Ivoire: Sisters of Our Lady of Peace celebrate Diamond Jubilee

The Congregation of religious sisters of Our Lady of Peace in Ivory Coast this week concluded celebrations marking its 60 years of foundation with Holy Mass presided over by Cardinal Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop of Abidjan.

In an interview with Vatican News, Sister Nathalie Becquart, Undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops, discusses the new document ‘Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod’, highlighting the realization of synodality within the local churches, as well as the exchange of gifts among them.

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Becquart: New document promotes implementation of Synod, exchange of gifts among local churches

In an interview with Vatican News, Sister Nathalie Becquart, Undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops, discusses the new document ‘Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod’, highlighting the realization of synodality within the local churches, … Continue reading

As the peace talks continue in Qatar, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu travels to Washington D.C. to meet with US President Trump to further discussions.

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue for a second day in Qatar

As the peace talks continue in Qatar, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu travels to Washington D.C. to meet with US President Trump to further discussions.

As Pope Leo XIV becomes the 16th Successor of Peter to take his summer holidays in Castel Gandolfo, we explore the town near Rome that has hosted the papal summer residence since the mid-1600s.

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History and art of Pope’s summer residence in Castel Gandolfo

As Pope Leo XIV becomes the 16th Successor of Peter to take his summer holidays in Castel Gandolfo, we explore the town near Rome that has hosted the papal summer residence since the mid-1600s.

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education will be among the judges of the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity. “I look forward to reviewing nominations,” he says, “and to becoming familiar with so many people who are making a difference around the world.”

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Cardinal Tolentino appointed to Zayed Award judging committee

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education will be among the judges of the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity. "I look forward to reviewing nominations," he says, "and to becoming familiar with so many people who are … Continue reading

The General Secretariat of the Synod releases “Pathways for the Implementation of the Synod”, which provides “an interpretive key for understanding the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality.”

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Vatican offers new guidance for Synod’s implementation phase

The General Secretariat of the Synod releases “Pathways for the Implementation of the Synod”, which provides “an interpretive key for understanding the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality.”

As the death toll from floods in central Texas rises to 82, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio visits a Catholic church offering care and assistance to those affected.

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San Antonio Archbishop prays for families of flood victims as death toll rises

As the death toll from floods in central Texas rises to 82, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio visits a Catholic church offering care and assistance to those affected.

Pope Francis arrives at Castel Gandolfo, where he will spend a period of rest, at around 5 p.m. A large group of faithful, including a group of nuns, waited hours for his arrival.

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‘Welcome!’ Pope Leo arrives in Castel Gandolfo

Pope Francis arrives at Castel Gandolfo, where he will spend a period of rest, at around 5 p.m. A large group of faithful, including a group of nuns, waited hours for his arrival.

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar for proximity talks with Hamas on the latest proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.

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Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar for proximity talks with Hamas on the latest proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.