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As Pope Leo XIV arrives in Castel Gandolfo for his summer break, it is unlikely to be a real vacation for the new pontiff.

Pope Francis, who is still recovering from double pneumonia which nearly ended his life, is unable to lead Holy Week services as he has done in previous years.