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Pope Leo XIV makes private visit to St. Benedict tomb and prays for peace

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Pope Leo XIV visited the tomb of St. Benedict at the Abbey of Montecassino on July 20 to pray for peace in regions experiencing conflict and bloodshed. The Holy See Press Office announced that the pontiff made the trip while on vacation at Castel Gandolfo, where he is scheduled to remain until July 27.

During the visit, the pope prayed at the tomb of St. Benedict, the father of Western monasticism, and ate lunch with the Benedictine community at the abbey. This trip marks the pope's first visit to Montecassino since his election in 2025. It is his third public appearance during this summer vacation, following a lunch with the poor on July 11 and a concert on July 18.

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