Pope Leo gifted with "Proton" a purebred Arabian horse

Pope Leo XIV Gifted with Purebred Arabian Horse

Pope Leo XIV was gifted with a 12-year-old purebred Arabian horse named Proton before the general audience on October 15.

The white horse, a gift from Michalski Stables in Kołobrzeg-Budzistowo, will reside in Castel Gandolfo, home to the Vatican's equestrian center.

Michalski said he wished to offer “a beautiful Arabian horse — one worthy of him, and white, because white naturally corresponds to the Pope’s white cassock.”

The horse belongs to one of the oldest and most esteemed equine breeds in the world, known for its elegance and endurance.

Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV receives a purebred Arabian horse.

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Catholic News Agency Catholic News Agency — 2025-10-15

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