Pope Leo XIV meets Augustinians in Annaba in fraternal visit
ANNABA, Algeria — Pope Leo XIV met privately Tuesday with fellow members of the Augustinian order, sharing lunch with the local community in what the order described as a “beautiful…
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Algeria during his first papal trip to Africa
Pope Leo XIV toured several major religious sites in Algeria on April 13 and 14, visiting with the local Catholic community and meeting with Islamic dignitaries during the first leg…
Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: Where there is conflict the Church brings reconciliation
ANNABA, Algeria — Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to the land of St. Augustine by celebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Augustine in Annaba, where he said the…
Leo XIV: True power comes from virtue, not strength
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV emphasized that technological, economic, and military power must be directed toward the common good. In an address to the plenary assembly of the Pontifical…
Pope Leo XIV reminds biblical scholars: Christ’s compassion toward all who suffer is ‘profound’
In a message to members of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, Pope Leo XIV urged them to overcome “fear of illness and death” through faith in Christ, noting that facing these…
Pope Leo XIV calls June consistory of cardinals, says Evangelii Gaudium must be relaunched
Pope Leo XIV has confirmed that he will hold a consistory with cardinals from around the world on June 26–27, saying their previous discussions produced contributions that are “a resource…
Pope Leo XIV recalls the ‘living seed’ of the martyrs of Algeria
ALGIERS, Algeria — The first day of Pope Leo XIV’s international apostolic journey to Africa concluded with an encounter with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of…
Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: ‘I am here among you as a pilgrim of peace’
ALGIERS, Algeria — Pope Leo XIV on Monday presented himself to Algeria’s diplomatic corps and civil society as “a pilgrim of peace,” urging a more just international order, warning against…
Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: ‘The future belongs to men and women of peace’
ALGIERS, Algeria — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday and delivered his first address in the country at the Maqam Echahid Martyrs’ Monument, where he urged forgiveness and…
‘Even Just One of These Children’ is theme for 2026 World Day of Migrants and Refugees
“Even Just One of These Children” is the title chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be held on Sept. 27.…
Pope Leo XIV: ‘I am not afraid of the Trump administration’
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT — Pope Leo XIV said Monday that he will continue to speak out “loudly” against war, stressing that his role is to preach the Gospel, not…
Pope Leo XIV departs for Algeria, beginning third apostolic journey
Pope Leo XIV departed Monday for Algeria, the first stop on a 10-day trip to Africa that marks the third international journey of his pontificate. The pope’s April 13–23 visit…