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Pope Francis' historic visit to Lampedusa in 2013. Credit: EWTN Vaticano screenshot

Pope Leo XIV to Return to Lampedusa Thirteen Years After Pope Francis’ Historic Visit

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV will travel to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa on July 4, returning
Pope Leo portrait. Credit: Vatican Media. St. Augustine portrait. Credit: Public Domain. Tomb of St. Augustine. Credit: EWTN Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV to Visit Pavia in a Journey Marked by Faith and Healing

VATICAN CITY — The city of Pavia is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV on June 20 for
Pope Leo celebrates Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii, Italy. Credit: Vatican Media. Screenshot of Vaticano. Credit: EWTN Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV’s Pastoral Visits Across Italy

ITALY — Pope Leo XIV has begun his first series of pastoral visits across Italy since his election,
Pope Leo in Equatorial Guinea with Young People and Families. Credit: Vatican Media

The Significance of Pope Leo XIV’s Africa Visit: A Message of Peace, Presence, and Hope

VATICAN CITY — After an extensive 11-day apostolic journey across Africa, Pope Leo XIV has returned to Rome,
Pope Leo celebrates Holy Mass in the Basilica of St. Augustine, Algeria. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Africa Journey: A “Pilgrim of Peace” in Algeria and Cameroon

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has completed his longest apostolic journey to date, traveling to Algeria and
Pope Leo's recession at the Basilica of St. Augustine. Credit: Vatican Media. St. Augustine (Public Domain).

In the Footsteps of St. Augustine

Though he travelled to four countries during his apostolic visit to Africa, it was Algeria that held particular
Pope Leo XIV releases a balloon Rosary in Equatorial Guinea. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV in Angola and Equatorial Guinea: A Message of Love, Hope, and Enduring Faith

VATICAN CITY — Continuing his historic Apostolic Journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV arrived in Angola on April
Pope Leo praying the Rosary at Mama Muxima Shrine and the closing Mass of Pope Leo's Apostolic Trip. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Africa Visit Highlights Urgent Call for Peace and Reconciliation

VATICAN CITY — In a week marked by powerful symbolism and global relevance, Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit
Credit: EWTN Vatican screenshot. Pope Leo arriving in Angola, Vatican Media

Pope Leo in the footsteps of Modern Popes

To the ends of the earth: during the first year of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, we have seen
The official Saints of WYD Seoul 2027. Credit: WYD Seoul

These are the Patron Saints for 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday announced that the dates of the next World Youth Day, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, will be Aug. 3–8, 2027.
Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI embrace. Credit: EWTN Vatican | Vaticano screenshot

When the Church had Two Popes

“Annunzio … Franciscum.” On March 13, 2013, the world watched as white smoke gave way to an unexpected
Pope Leo XIV arriving in Angola. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo Travels the World in the Footsteps of Modern Popes

“…During his apostolic journeys, the Pope appears to everyone as a messenger of peace: his travels are what
Translation of the mortal remains of Pope Francis on April 23, 2026, three days ahead of his funeral. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican

Last Moments of Pope Francis

After more than five weeks in the hospital battling double pneumonia, doctors advised Pope Francis to take two

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
Images of Joseph Ratzinger throughout his life. Screenshot: EWTN Vatican

Remembering Pope Benedict XVI: A Centenary Begins

As the Church looks ahead to the centenary of Pope Benedict XVI’s birth in April 2027, celebrations are
Pope Benedict boarding the helicopter in Vatican Gardens. Credit: EWTN Vatican screenshot

Ratzinger Foundation Today: How Benedict XVI’s Theology Still Shapes the Church

When Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013, few anticipated the intellectual movement his legacy would inspire. The Ratzinger
Pope Benedict celebrates the Holy Mass. Credit: EWTN Vatican screenshot.

“Dictatorship of Relativism”: Pope Benedict’s Prophecy

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, soon to become Pope Benedict XVI, delivered a stark critique during the 2005 conclave preparations:
Sixth Station of the Cross: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus. Credit: EWTN Vatican

The New Stations of the Cross in the Vatican

During the season of Lent, the Stations of the Cross remain one of the most beloved devotions among
Credit: EWTN Vatican

Christians in the Holy Land: Cardinal Pizzaballa on Conflict and Faith

“I arrived here decades ago, and at the beginning, living on the holy places was very touching because
Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Credit: Canva

Holy Week in the Holy Land amid War

As Holy Week begins, Catholics around the world turn their hearts toward the Passion and death of Jesus
Palm Sunday 2025 in St. Peter's Square. Credit: Bénédicte Cedergren | EWTN

Entering Holy Week at the Vatican

The Catholic Church has entered Holy Week — the most sacred time of the liturgical year — marking

Homily: Mother Angelica’s 10th Anniversary Mass

At her 10th anniversary Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Fr. Michael Baggot reflects on Mother Angelica’s life of
Nigerian Bishops Ad limina visit on March 14, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Nigerian Bishops Appeal to Pope Leo and Tensions Rise in the Middle East

This week’s Vaticano updates highlight urgent global concerns, from the Pope’s warning on modern warfare to escalating violence

The Link between the Annunciation and Good Friday

Ahead of Holy Week, the Church makes the Solemnity of the Annunciation—commemorating Mary’s “yes” and the moment of

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