Integral village

Since the election of Francis, the papal summer palace located in Castel Gandolfo has gradually changed its function. A few years ago, the Argentine pontiff had requested that the 35 hectares of landscaped gardens of the place be able to welcome the public for visits. A year and a half ago, a higher education center opened its doors on site, around themes linked to integral ecology.

This summer finally, it is the project of a borgo (” village “) Laudato si’ which was launched there. ” This borgo, explains Father Fabio Baggio, presents itself as a complex reality: a 360-degree project, truly integral, combining ecology, economy, justice and solidarity, without forgetting openness to transcendence and spirituality.

He wants to become a model of ecological conversion for everyone, even for those who have no experience of faith. » A very diverse audience is expected there, from school groups to disabled people, young people in training to people living in precarious situations or migrants. The 20 ha of agricultural land must also become a laboratory of techniques consistent with the calls of the encyclical Laudato si’ . The jubilee year 2025 will be an opportunity to make this project known to as many people as possible. Enough to give ideas to everyone who passes by.