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Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (12TH DISTRICT) THE RENE DUMONT TROPICAL AGRONOMY GARDEN (AT THE EASTERN END OF THE BOIS DE VINCENNES) THE DAHOMEY GREENHOUSE Photo by Jean Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (5TH DISTRICT) JARDIN DES PLANTES. THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST GREENHOUSE Photo by Jean Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV, accompanied by father Manuel Dorantes, Administrative and Management Director, inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV poses in front of his coat of arms during the inauguration of the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025. Pope Leo XIV described the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV listens to tenor Andrea Bocelli during the inauguration of the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025. Pope Leo XIV described the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the b

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV listens to tenor Andrea Bocelli during the inauguration of the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025. Pope Leo XIV described the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the b

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV visits newly built greenhouse during the inauguration of the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025. Pope Leo XIV described the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the bea

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV listens to tenor Andrea Bocelli during the inauguration of the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025. Pope Leo XIV described the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the b

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV listens to tenor Andrea Bocelli during the inauguration of the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025. Pope Leo XIV described the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the b

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV listens to tenor Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo during the inauguration of the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025. Pope Leo XIV described the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex t

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV listens to tenor Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo during the inauguration of the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025. Pope Leo XIV described the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex t

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV, accompanied by tenor Andrea Bocelli, inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Bo

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025 describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that serves as the beating heart of the Borgo Laudato si’ project. It is also th

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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates The ‘Laudato sì Village’ - Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV greets tenor Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo during the inauguration of the Laudato si’ Village (Borgo Laudato si’) at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (south of Rome), Italy on September 5, 2025. Pope Leo XIV described the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a ‘seed of hope’ and a model for ecological conversion. The project brings together spirituality, education, history, nature, art, and sustainable innovation as a living witness of the Church’s commitment to care for creation and for the most vulnerable. The pope met workers and their families, thanking them for their care of the land and the over 3,000 plant species cultivated within the Borgo. He made a stop to feed the Japanese Koi fish in a pond full of water lilies and contemplate the beauty of the gardens. At the biodynamic vineyard, he greeted farm workers and blessed animals. The culmination of the day came in the newly built greenhouse, a multifunctional and net-zero energy complex that

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