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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 XIV remembers journalists killed by war and violence

The pontiff said Christians reveal that “fraternity and peace are our calling” by loving as Christ loved. Pope
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

This is Pope Leo’s prayer intention for the month of May

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of May is that everyone might have food. Pope Leo

Here’s why the month of May is dedicated to the Virgin Mary

The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God and
Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the Office for the Universal Church and Dialogue of the Archdiocese of Cologne, Germany, at the Vatican on April 30, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Church must proclaim truth without imposing itself, Pope Leo XIV says

The pontiff told a delegation from the Archdiocese of Cologne that dialogue “strengthens communion” and “serves the cause
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
Pope Leo speaks on the papal plane from Equatorial Guinea to Italy after his Africa trip on April 23, 2026. (photo: Simone Risoluti / Vatican Media)

Pope Leo XIV: The End of the Pragmatic Approach

ANALYSIS: The way Leo XIV addressed the blessing issue marked a necessary discontinuity with his predecessor. The press conference
Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, at the general audience on March 25, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

What is ‘ecclesiastical communion,’ which Pope Leo XIV granted to the new Chaldean patriarch?

Following the procedures for autonomous Eastern Catholic Churches, Pope Leo XIV granted the newly elected patriarch of the
Pope Leo XIII in 1898. | Credit: Francesco De Federicis, public domain via Wikimedia Commons

Pope Leo XIII’s legacy reaches space with asteroid named in his honor

The Vatican Observatory has named four asteroids after key figures in its history, including the pope who refounded
Pope Leo XIV delivers remarks during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square on April 29, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV condemns surge of violence in Colombia following attacks on civilians

Since Friday, rebel groups have carried out more than two dozen attacks on civilians and military bases, just
An image of St. Catherine of Siena is on display at the Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome. | Credit: EWTN “Vaticano”/Screenshot

From visions to reform: The powerful witness of St. Catherine of Siena

St. Catherine’s incredible spiritual graces led her to sainthood, and her influential writings earned her the title of

Can Unity Be Built Without Truth? Lessons From Sarah Mullally’s Vatican Visit

COMMENTARY: If ecumenism is to have integrity, it must be built not on gestures that obscure reality, but

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

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.
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
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

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