Pope Leo praises Italian military police at Mass in Castel Gandolfo
- Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Carabinieri station in Castel Gandolfo on July 15, 2025, recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Virgo Fidelis as the patroness of the military police.
- He honored police officers who sacrificed their lives, including Venerable Salvo D’Acquisto, noting the ongoing beatification process.
- The Holy Father emphasized the duty of the Carabinieri to remain faithful in their commitment against crime and violence.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in the chapel at the Carabinieri station in Castel Gandolfo on July 15, 2025. Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on July 15 in the chapel at the Carabinieri (a form of military police) station in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, where he is on vacation.
The Pope has spent only a week on vacation, away from working meetings, appointments and state visits, and already has better color. The hours of serenity are going on in Villa Barberini, the residence where he is staying in Castel Gandolfo, and he is so at ease that he intends to delay at least two days his return to Rome, in principle scheduled for next Sunday. This Tuesday he has made two unannounced departures, one at first hour to a barrack…
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Pope Leo visits Italian Carabinieri station, Poor Clares during summer break
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) — As part of his summer break, Pope Leo XIV visited members of the Italian Carabinieri in Castel Gandolfo and the Poor Clares in nearby Albano Laziale. Riding in a gray Volkswagen sedan, the pope first went to the local headquarters of the Carabinieri, a branch of the Italian military specialized in police work, to celebrate Mass in their chapel. The corps was marking the 75th anniversary of Pope Pius XII’s proclamat…
Pope Leo praises Italian military police at Mass in Castel Gandolfo
Remembering the anniversary of the proclamation of the Virgo Fidelis – Faithful Virgin – as the patroness of the Italian military police, Pope Leo XIV praised their dedication for helping those in “dangerous conditions.” The Carabinieri Corps is a part of the Italian Military, and serves as a national police force in the country. Although serving under Benito Mussolini during Italy’s Fascist period – 1922-1943 – they were not trusted by the Germ…
Pope Leo visits Italian Carabinieri station, Poor Clares during summer break - Catholic Review
CASTEL GANDOLFO (CNS) — As part of his summer break, Pope Leo XIV visited members of the Italian Carabinieri in Castel Gandolfo and the Poor Clares in nearby Albano Laziale. Riding in a gray Volkswagen sedan, the pope first went to the local headquarters of the Carabinieri, a branch of the Italian military specialized in police work, to celebrate Mass in their chapel. The corps was marking the 75th anniversary of Pope Pius XII’s proclamation of …
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