Castel Gandolfo in celebration with Leo XIV for the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary

Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of Mary at Castel Gandolfo, greeting thousands of faithful who gathered from early morning. The article shares personal stories of pilgrims, including a Brazilian couple praying for children, a German woman seeking healing from domestic violence trauma, and a Chilean seminarian. The Pope presided over Mass at San Tommaso da Villanova church, walking slowly through the crowd to bless and greet attendees individually.