# German chancellor picks papal biography for holiday reading

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing political pressure, has chosen a book about the pope as his vacation read. The choice offers a glimpse into his personal interests during a tense period for his government.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/30/german-chancellor-friedrich-merz-chooses-pope-leo-encyclical-for-beach-read) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:04:05 GMT