Borgo Laudato Si'

Thanks to the creation of the «Borgo Laudato si’» project, the beauty of the Pontifical Villas’ Gardens has become the natural setting for the development of a place, open to all people of good will, to be trained in integral ecology. By setting up Borgo Laudato Si’ in his residence at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Francis wanted to demonstrate that the principles described in the Encyclical «Laudato Si’» could become a reality. The project has been developed in three directions: integral ecology education, circular and generative economy, and environmental sustainability.

Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care (cfr. Message for the LV World Day of Peace).

Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological innovations to better protect the wealth of the place and preserve its integrity for future generations.

In the agricultural area, production activities typical of the Pontifical farms are being reorganized and developed, by also employing a model of circular economy based on sharing, reusing, repairing, reconditioning, and recycling. The project also includes the creation of an energy community based on renewable sources.

In every activity, biodiversity preservation and harmonious interaction between human beings and nature are deemed very important. The main thrust of Borgo Laudato Si’ is education in integral ecology and fraternity, making it inclusive and accessible to everyone, especially to vulnerable people. From job training to educational courses, from immersion experiences into nature to seminars and cultural events, everything at Borgo is an opportunity to take advantage of the educational courses on the themes of the Encyclical Laudato Si’.

Borgo Laudato Si'

Il Borgo Laudato Si’ is a suggested visit during the 2025 Jubilee.