Discover the breathtaking Italian garden known as 'The Pope's Playground,' which combines the beauty of nature with wonderful historic pieces of art.

(RNS) — Pope Leo has decided to resume the papal tradition of taking vacations at Castel Gandolfo on the shore of Lake Albano 16 miles southeast of the Vatican ... the Barberini. Their coat of arms ...

Former pro cyclist and 3-time world champion Peter Sagan of Slovenia was impressed with the encyclical that in 2018, he presented Pope Francis with a Specialized bike painted in the Vatican colors ...

Most churches in Italy will soon be replacing the metal shield of the coat of arms of Pope Francis that adorned their facade with Pope Leo XIV’s shield; however, Vatican gardeners have already made ...

A floral work of art in the Vatican Gardens In the Vatican Gardens, a new masterpiece has been created: the floral coat of arms of Pope Leo XIV. This creation, located in front of the Palazzo del ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A new pope means a new papal coat of arms topped by the papal miter and a set of crossed keys. Most churches in Italy will soon be replacing the metal shield of the coat of arms ...

A detail of a botanical reproduction of Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms can be seen in this photo taken in May 2025 at the Vatican. CNS photo/courtesy of the office governing Vatican City State A new pope ...

A botanical reproduction of Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms can be seen in this photo taken in May 2025 at the Vatican. (CNS photo/courtesy of the office governing Vatican City State) By Carol Glatz, ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A new pope means a new papal coat of arms topped by the papal miter and a set of crossed keys. Most churches in Italy will soon be replacing the metal shield of the coat of arms ...

Vatican, Italy | VATICAN NEWS | Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms offers a clear reflection of his Augustinian roots and the values he seeks to promote during his pontificate, particularly unity and ...

Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms with his episcopal motto, “In Illo uno unum,” or “In the One, we are one.” (CNS photo/Vatican Media) By now, readers are likely aware that Pope Leo XIV, previously known as ...