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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
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

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
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
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
Pope Leo XIV pausing in prayer at the ordination of priests in St. Peter's Basilica on Good Shepherd Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN News

Kicked out of Mass as a mischievous child, Pope Leo ordained him Sunday

Seminarians shared their personal stories of hearing and responding to God’s call to the priesthood.The Diocese of Rome

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 Concludes Apostolic Journey to Africa

From Africa to Rome, this week’s Vaticano updates highlight the global mission of the Church—marked by Pope Leo
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
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 with Archbishop Juan Nsue Edjang Mayé of Malabo at the Leo XIV Campus of the National University of Equatorial Guinea on April 21, 2026. | Credit: Patrick Leonard/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV: Universities must seek truth and form the whole person

At the inauguration of a new campus named in his honor in Equatorial Guinea, the pope urged the

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