Pope Leo’s Bold Summer Move | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 5, 2026 · 2m

Pope Leo XIV kicked off his summer break with a whirlwind first half of 2026—stepping boldly onto the world stage while reshaping the Vatican’s internal compass. After moving into the Apostolic Palace at Castel Gandolfo (a stark contrast to Pope Francis’s museum-turned-retreat), he’s been laser-focused on global issues: AI ethics, war in Iran, migrant crises, and even issuing a historic apology for the Church’s role in slavery. His first encyclical slammed AI’s military use, while a firm schism declaration against a traditionalist group proved he won’t compromise on unity. Far from the quiet…