John Paul II Goes for a Drive

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, JULY 15, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II enjoyed his first car ride during his holiday at the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo.

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The Pope left the residence about 30 kilometers (18 miles) south of Rome in the morning Monday and spent the day outdoors, accompanied by a “very small” group of persons, unofficial Vatican sources reported.

The destination of the Holy Father’s outing was not revealed, although he likely went to the so-called area of the Roman Castles near his residence — where, in fact, there are no castles but old villas and small palaces, once the property of nobles.

The Pope is spending a good part of his holidays reading, especially in the Moor’s Garden. Among other things, he is writing a book on his episcopal ministry.

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