Pope Leo XIV will resume the papal tradition of taking a summer break outside Rome, the Vatican has announced. Leo will head to the papal retreat of Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, from July 6-20 “for a period of rest” and again for a few days over the Catholic Assumption feast day in August,

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -As temperatures in Rome swelter this month, reaching more than 35 degrees Celsius (95°F) under the hot Mediterranean sun, Pope Leo has decided to leave town.

Pope Leo XIV resumes the tradition of summer retreats at Castel Gandolfo, promising a boost to the local community. He plans to stay from July 6-20 and again in August, reviving the Angelus blessing.