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Pope will address tensions between Christianity and Islam in Africa, Nigerian bishop says

An Augustinian confrere of Pope Leo XIV discussed the pontiff’s upcoming trip to four African countries. When Pope
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
Pope Leo at Sunday's Angelus from the Apostolic Palace on February 8, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in Nigeria, Sends Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV addressed escalating violence in Nigeria, extended humanitarian aid to war-torn Ukraine, and approved key developments

Vatican news: Pope Leo XIV Mourns Violence in Nigeria

The most important news from the Vatican this week: Pope Leo XIV Mourns Violence in Nigeria and Calls

Pope Leo XIV on Nigeria: ‘Christians and Muslims have been slaughtered’

Both Christians and Muslims have been slaughtered in Nigeria, where there is terrorist activity over economic questions, Pope
Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke offers Mass in Rome at his titular church, the Holy Martyrs of Uganda Catholic Parish, on Feb. 5, 2023. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Nigeria’s newest cardinal shares secret behind the highest Mass attendance in the world

Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke said Nigerian society as a whole has “a traditional worldview” that recognizes the presence
Pope Francis prays at the general audience, Oct. 19, 2022 | Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

Pope Francis prays for priest killed in Nigeria, asks for prayers for persecuted Christians

At the end of his Wednesday audience, Pope Francis asked for people to join him in praying for

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