US EditionPope Leo Visits Ecological Site Inspired by Francis’s ‘Laudato Si”
- On May 29, 2025, Pope Leo XIV paid an unexpected visit to the Borgo Laudato Si’ ecological initiative located at the papal villa in Castel Gandolfo near Rome.
- The Borgo Laudato Si' project was established by Pope Francis in early 2023 to promote integral ecology and ecological education based on his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si'.
- The project covers 135 acres, including gardens, farmland, greenhouses, and service buildings, and offers training for gardeners, maintenance workers, and educational activities for diverse groups.
- Pope Francis announced the initiative’s goal is to significantly enhance ecological education by creating a dedicated venue for training and increasing environmental consciousness, as reported by the Vatican City governor’s office.
- The Borgo Laudato Si' initiative represents a blend of cultural heritage and modern practices, aiming to showcase how the principles of Laudato Si' can be applied effectively to advance environmental stewardship and uphold human dignity.
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Pope Leo visits ecological site inspired by Francis’s ‘Laudato si”
ROME – Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit on Thursday to Castel Gandolfo, the traditional papal summer residence, to visit an ecological project launched under Pope Francis. According to a Vatican statement, the pope was welcomed by Italian cardinal Fabio Baggio, undersecretary of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development, as well as the Operations Director for the ecological project, American Father Manuel Dorantes. The project, Borgo Laudat…
Pope Leo XIV visited the papal summer residence near at Castel Gandolfo on Thursday, Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni said. (ANSA)
He visited the project Borgo Laudato si' and, on the occasion, the summer residence of the Popes that Francis transformed into a museum
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