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Pope Leo XIV Revives Community Living in Papal Apartments

8/21/2025

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Pope Leo XIV will share his papal apartments with companions, a first for modern popes.
The apartments are being renovated after 12 years of vacancy.
Father James Martin supports the Pope's decision, highlighting the importance of community living.
The Pope has reinstated the tradition of retreating to Castel Gandolfo for summer.

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Pope Leo XIV will share his papal apartments with companions, a first for modern popes.
The apartments are being renovated after 12 years of vacancy.
Father James Martin supports the Pope's decision, highlighting the importance of community living.
The Pope has reinstated the tradition of retreating to Castel Gandolfo for summer.