Pope Leo XIV settled in Castel Gandolfo, occupying an ancient papal tradition, which was suspended for more than ten years. Unlike Francisco, the new pontiff decided to hold Hulio in the historical summer residence a few kilometers from Rome.
From there, he celebrated the first mass to care for the creation in the garden of Madonina Burgus Laudato, if. ” In this natural environment, the highest pontiff was surprised by deep thoughts about the role of man in the world, which he defined as a sacred mission.
What is the mission of men and women on earth?
In this natural framework surrounded by vegetation, dad revealed what he defined as a true mission of man on earth: “Protect the creation, bring peace and reconciliation”.
“Only a contemplative look can change our relationship with the created things and help us get out of the environmental crisis caused by the breakdown of relations with God, with others and with the earth from sin,” he said.
Leo XIV recalled that humanity is part of the “living body”, whose head is Christ, and warned: “Our indignation is His indignation, our work is his work.” Therefore, he urged to mobilize intellectual and collective efforts, “so that evil becomes good, injustice in justice, the greed of communion.”
Contact and hope to the global crisis
Pontiff also reflected on responsibility for human responsibility in natural disasters: “Many of the natural disasters that we still see in the world are almost daily in many places and countries, partially caused by human surpluses and their lifestyle.”
When the Gospel resumes, Leo XIV emphasized that the fear of students is the same as most of the present humanity. But in the face of Chaos, he confirmed his faith: “There is hope! We found her in Jesus. He is still soothing the storm. His strength does not fall, but believes; He does not destroy, but gives life. “
“Laboratory” for healing relations with the Earth
During the Mass, Leo XIV emphasized the symbolic value of Burgo Laudato Si ‘, initiatives inspired by Pope Francis to develop new forms of harmony with nature. “This is intended to be a“ laboratory ”, where to experience this harmony with the creation that heals us and reconciles us,” he said.
Dad closed his message to a meeting from St. Augustine: “Oh, Lord, your work praises you to love you, and we love you so that your work praises you.” A reminder that love for God and earth is deeply intertwined.
A decision that marks a distance with the legacy of Francisco
Since his assumption, Pope Leo XIV noted his own style in the Vatican, moved away from the severity that characterized the Francisco pontiff. Now, having moved to Castel Gandolfo for vacation, he accepts the papal tradition, which has been identified for more than ten years.
The rest on a pontip villa, a few kilometers from Rome, was distributed for centuries. Francisco, on the other hand, decided to stay in the Vatican in the summer.
Socused calendar: How does this solution affect the agenda of the Vatican?
During July, all general and private audience have been suspended. In the 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23 years, meetings will not be held, which is confirmed by the prefecture of the pontified house. The events will be resumed on Wednesday, July 30, when dad returns to the Vatican.
However, in his spiritual retirement, the new dad will preside the masses in the parish of San -Tomas -e -Vovlanauev in the Albano Cathedral, and will direct the Angelus from Piazza della Libert. Then he will resume his official agenda.
