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Pope Leo XIV speaks at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Algeria during his first papal trip to Africa

The Holy Father is scheduled to visit four African countries throughout mid-April. Pope Leo XIV toured several major

Threat against entire people of Iran ‘not acceptable,’ Pope Leo XIV says

Attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law and are also a sign of hatred, division, and destruction, Pope

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV carries the cross at the Via Crucis in the Colosseum

The pope personally carried the cross through every station of the Good Friday Way of the Cross at

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV on Holy Thursday returned the Mass of the Lord’s Supper to the Basilica of St. John

PHOTOS: Holy Thursday chrism Mass at the Vatican

Chrism Mass includes the blessing of the holy oils that will be used throughout the year in the
Pope Leo XIV greets youth during his visit to Monaco on Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV’s one-day trip to Monaco

The Holy Father met with the countryʼs royalty, addressed Catholic youth, and celebrated Mass at Louis II Stadium.Pope

Tehran cardinal meets with Pope Leo XIV after being evacuated from Iran

Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Cardinal Dominique Mathieu witnessed the first days of military clashes in the Iranian capital. Archbishop

Pope Leo to visit Monaco in March, Spain in June

The pontiff’s visit will be the first papal trip to Spain since 2011. Matteo Bruni, director of the

Pope Leo XIV: Peace begins with dignity, not weapons

In a message for the Church’s Feb. 8 World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, the

Vatican’s Ratzinger Foundation names historian Father Roberto Regoli as new board president

The foundation promotes the publication, dissemination, and study of Pope Benedict XVI’s writings and thought. The Vatican Secretariat
Sculpture of St. Ignatius of Loyola inside of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. | Credit: Vasilii L/Shutterstock

Why St. Ignatius of Loyola is a saint for difficult times

When Ignatius of Loyola found himself bedridden with a shattered leg, all of his big dreams and plans disappeared.

Vatican Office & Swedish Institute collaborate on caring for the planet

A Vatican office with the collaboration of a Swedish institute presented a booklet on caring for the planet.

Pope Francis meets with Cardinal Becciu, on trial for finance-related charges

A recent official meeting between Cardinal Becciu and Pope Francis raised many eyebrows amongst Vatican observers here in Rome. In fact,  Pope Francis has met with Cardinal

How Pope Benedict XVI is Remembered in His Native Germany

This Saturday marks the 10th anniversary of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. During a meeting on February

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Moves Away from Calendar Affiliated with Russia

The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church recently announced a shift away from a Church calendar affiliated with Russia, causing

The German Church & Homosexuality

Analysis of Church doctrine on homosexuality after Pope Francis calls for an end to criminalization of homosexual acts

LIVE | Pope Francis in South Sudan | Meeting with Bishops, Priests & Seminarians

LIVE | Pope Francis’ Meeting with Bishops, Priests and Seminarians of South Sudan in the Cathedral of Saint

LIVE | Pope Francis in South Sudan | Meeting with Internally Displaced Persons

LIVE | Pope Francis’ meeting with internally displaced persons at the Freedom Hall in Juba. 

LIVE | Pope Francis in South Sudan | Ecumenical Prayer

LIVE | Pope Francis’ Ecumenical Prayer from John Garang Mausoleum. The event will include an address by the

LIVE | Pope Francis in South Sudan | Welcome Ceremony & Meeting Diplomatic Corps

LIVE | Pope Francis arrived in South Sudan. The Holy Father is welcomed with a ceremony. Afterwards the

Pope Francis Tells Young People of Congo to Resist Evil & Work Towards Peace

Pope Francis is spending his final full day in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It included an address

LIVE | Pope Francis’ Meeting with Congolese Bishops

LIVE | Pope Francis’ Meeting with Bishops at the Congo National Episcopal Conference, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of

LIVE | Pope Francis in the DR Congo | Prayer Meeting with priests & seminarians

LIVE | Pope Francis’ Prayer Meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians in the Cathedral of Notre

Pope Francis celebrates Mass with over a million people on his 2nd day in Congo

On the second day of his Apostolic journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pope Francis celebrated Mass.

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