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Living ‘martyr’ of communism, Cardinal Simoni, presents relic of Albanian martyrs to Leo XIV

The cardinal, who endured long years of imprisonment and forced labor for fidelity to Christ, met with the

Pope Leo XIV: Vatican diplomats must be bridges and channels of peace

The pontiff said the Holy See’s diplomatic service is a unique ministry rooted in peace, truth, and justice

Vatican warns of political promotion of abortion as an instrument of population control

“Integral Ecology in the Life of the Family” is a comprehensive overview of environmental and human ecology drawing

Was Pope Leo XIV Offering His African Audiences a Preview of His New Encyclical?

ANALYSIS: In recent months, the Pope has returned several times to the themes of social doctrine. In Africa,

Pope sends new shipment of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Ukraine

Both war-torn countries will receive essential medications, and Ukraine will receive other needed items, including food and clothing.

Here are the patron saints of World Youth Day Seoul 2027

The five saints chosen for the international youth gathering reflect the event’s spiritual themes of truth, love, and
Pope Leo XIV meets Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally at the Vatican on April 27, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV meets archbishop of Canterbury amid deepening church divides

The pontiff addressed “new problems” facing Catholic-Anglican dialogue in his meeting with Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the first woman

7 powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV spent 11 days in Africa from April 13–23 and visited Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial

Pope Leo XIV tells new priests: ‘You are a channel, not a filter’

The pope ordained 10 men to the priesthood on Good Shepherd Sunday and later warned at the Regina

Pope Leo’s Algeria visit revives memory of pro-independence clergy

Memories of Algeria’s independence struggle stirred by pope’s visit, Catholic film on dating makes splash in Vietnam, Kenyan

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV departs Africa, returns to Rome after 11-day papal trip

The Holy Father visited four countries during his first apostolic visit to Africa.  Pope Leo XIV departed Africa

Canary Islands bishop on migration: ‘We feel powerless’

The bishops of the two Canary Islands dioceses discuss migration there from Africa, an issue likely to be
Pope Leo XIV speaks aboard the papal plane from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to Rome, following an 11-day trip in Africa, April 23, 2026. | Credit: Patrick Leonard/EWTN News.

Pope Leo XIV, returning from Africa: ‘I condemn all actions that are unjust’

Speaking to reporters on his flight from Malabo to Rome, the pope addressed war, migration, same-sex blessings, and
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Malabo Stadium in Equatorial Guinea on April 23, 2026. | Credit: Patrick Leonard/EWTN News.

Pope to Equatorial Guinea: ‘Carry on the mission of Jesus’ first disciples with joy’

At his final Mass in Africa, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to proclaim the Gospel with passion and
Pope Leo XIV looks out the window of the papal plane en route to Mengomeyén, Equatorial Guinea, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits prisoners, meets with families, says Mass in Equatorial Guinea

The Holy Father is wrapping up his papal trip to the African continent after visiting multiple countries there.
Cardinals, bishops, and laypeople attend Mass for the first anniversary of the death of Pope Francis at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on April 21, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Cardinals in Rome remember Pope Francis as missionary to all 1 year after death

Pope Leo XIV, who is traveling in Africa, sent a message to be read at the Mass commemorating
Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope (VATT) in Arizona. | Credit: Vatican Observatory

Vatican automates its telescope in Arizona for remote use

Thanks to donations, the telescope is now operable remotely by students at Jesuit universities and has already been
Archbishop Paolo Rudelli (photo: Vatican Media / Vatican Media )

Who Is Pope Leo’s New ‘Sostituto’ for the Secretariat of State?

ANALYSIS: 3 key features of Archbishop Rudelli’s appointment. In the complex organizational structure of the Vatican Secretariat of
The Roman ruins of the ancient city of Hippo stand in the foreground, with the Basilica of St. Augustine rising in the background in Annaba, Algeria. (photo: Makrouf Walid / Shutterstock)

What the World Missed When the Pope Returned to St. Augustine’s Homeland

COMMENTARY: At the Basilica of St. Augustine, Pope Leo XIV pointed beyond the headlines and recalled Augustine’s vision
Pope Leo XIV greets a crowd under umbrellas during a meeting with families at Bata Stadium in Equatorial Guinea, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to youth and families: ‘Peace be with you’

In Equatorial Guinea, the pope told young people and families to let Christ’s light shape a future of
A prison inmate in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, kisses the hand of Pope Leo XIV on April 22, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to prisoners: ‘No one is excluded from God’s love’

At a prison in Equatorial Guinea, the pontiff urged inmates not to let the past rob them of
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea, on April 22, 2026. | Credit: Patrick Leonard/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV to Equatorial Guinea: Take your destiny into your hands

The pontiff urged Catholics in the country to help build a future of hope, justice, and peace. MONGOMO,
Pope Leo XIV greets a patient at the Jean-Pierre Olié Psychiatric Hospital in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on April 21, 2026. | Credit: AIGAV Pool

Pope Leo XIV at psychiatric hospital: ‘God loves us just as we are’

The pontiff, in Equatorial Guinea, said Christian charity means welcoming the vulnerable with dignity. MALABO, Equatorial Guinea —
Pope Leo XIV listens during a meeting with civil leaders at Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Equatorial Guinea as Africa visit draws to a close

The Holy Father has already visited Algeria, Cameroon, and Angola as part of his papal visit to the

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