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\n An aerial view of the papal palace of Castel Gandolfo near Rome. The apostolic palace is a complex of buildings served for centuries as a summer residence for the pope and overlooks Lake Albano. \/ Credit: Stefano Tammaro\/Shutterstock<\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Rome Newsroom, Jun 26, 2025 \/ 06:00 am (CNA).<\/p>\n

Castel Gandolfo is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV on July 6. The imposing papal villa in this town on the shores of Lake Albano, a fortified 17th-century palace, was converted into a museum for tourists in 2016 by the decision of Pope Francis.<\/p>\n

Although only a few rooms are open to the public, they feature showcases exhibiting liturgical vestments belonging to previous popes as well as their portraits.<\/p>\n

The Argentine pontiff didn\u2019t pack his bags to go there in the summer like his predecessors but instead stayed in room 201 on the second floor of St. Martha\u2019s House at the Vatican, where he usually resided.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe [Francis] did a lot for the city, opening the doors of the papal residence and the gardens\u2026 But now, Leo XIV will return to the city its daily connection with the pope: the Angelus, the visits, the contact with the people. We want to experience all of that again,\u201d Mayor Alberto de Angelis told ACI Prensa, CNA\u2019s Spanish-language news partner.<\/p>\n

A place of rest, prayer, and study for popes<\/h2>\n

Castel Gandolfo has been for centuries a place of rest, prayer, and study for popes. Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI spent their summers there, prayed the Sunday Angelus, and mingled with the townspeople.<\/p>\n

The return of Leo XIV marks the beginning of a new era, which seeks to recover that dimension of closeness and pastoral presence: \u201cWe don\u2019t want to look to the past with nostalgia but to the future. And the pope\u2019s return gives us hope. The heart of the city returns,\u201d De Angelis said.<\/p>\n

Although many remember Castel Gandolfo\u2019s apostolic palace as the traditional summer residence of the popes, Leo XIV will be staying in another structure within the Vatican complex.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe pope will not be staying in the museum. He will be staying in a third structure. This will allow for a balance between being open for tourism and residential use,\u201d the mayor explained in reference to Villa Barberini, a historic building that is also part of the pontifical complex, which will allow the museums to remain open to the public.<\/p>\n

The mayor couldn\u2019t hide his great joy at Leo XIV\u2019s decision to revive the tradition of residing there during the summer months.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince 1628, the popes have lived in Castel Gandolfo. Some more, some less, but their presence has been constant. This is a city accustomed to the daily life of the pope,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

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Castel Gandolfo Mayor Alberto de Angelis (center) will receive Pope Leo XIV on July 6, 2025. Credit: Castel Gandolfo City Council<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A city preparing to welcome the pope<\/h2>\n

The last time Castel Gandolfo hosted a pope for a period of time was during the pontificate of Benedict XVI, who also chose it as a temporary residence after his resignation in 2013. Consequently, the people of Castel Gandolfo, especially the younger ones, are very excited.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany have grown up during this decade of papal absence and don\u2019t have a clear idea of \u200b\u200bwhat it means to have the pope physically among us,\u201d the mayor noted. But that is starting to change: \u201cThere is work underway; we have increased the presence of law enforcement and reorganized certain spaces; there is a certain excitement in the atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s not just a logistical issue. \u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to the return of the Swiss Guards, who haven\u2019t been in Castel Gandolfo for 12 years,\u201d he said. \u201cThat has a fundamental symbolic and identity value. In all the historic photographs of the town, Castel Gandolfo is shown with the Swiss Guards. The presence of the pope is part of our DNA,\u201d De Angelis added.<\/p>\n

A warm welcome and plans in motion<\/h2>\n

July 6 will be special. As confirmed by the mayor, in the morning the pope will pray the Angelus in St. Peter\u2019s Square and in the afternoon he will travel to Castel Gandolfo where municipal authorities have planned an official welcoming ceremony.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want him to feel at home,\u201d the mayor said: \u201cWe are consulting with the people around him to find out what he likes. We want to surprise him. We can\u2019t afford to make a fool of ourselves. We want to get to know him, not by what others say but to discover it ourselves. To talk with him, to greet him\u2026 And, hopefully, to ask him to be with us throughout the year.\u201d<\/p>\n

To this end, the town is working intensively on security, mobility, and accessibility planning. \u201cWe are working with an engineering firm to develop a security plan for the entire historic center, including its surrounding streets. All of this must be done while respecting security measures without disrupting the city\u2019s daily life,\u201d he noted. However, the mayor can\u2019t hide his hope that this stay \u2014 which for now will be limited to a few weeks in July and August \u2014 will be extended.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope \u2014 and wish \u2014 that it won\u2019t be just a summer visit. This is his second city after Rome, and, like Rome, we want to compete\u2026 we want him here more than in Rome, obviously,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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