Pope Leo to escape summer heat at Castel Gandolfo. The history of the villa, where the pontiffs holiday

Pope Leo to escape summer heat at Castel Gandolfo. The history of the villa, where the pontiffs holiday

Pope Leo XIV is returning to tradition by travelling to Castel Gandolfo on Sunday (July 6). The pontiff will be in the lake town, taking a break as the heatwave across Europe intensifies. But what do we know of this papal villa?