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…
U.S. bishops ask officials to prevent ICE detentions of pregnant women, nursing mothers
Two U.S. Catholic bishops sent a letter to newly-confirmed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin asking him to prevent immigration authorities from detaining pregnant women and nursing mothers.…
‘60 Minutes’ takes stock of Catholic Church under Leo with top cardinals
Three influential American cardinals spoke about the Church under Pope Leo XIV in an interview on “60 Minutes” this week. In two segments of the show, Cardinal Robert McElroy of…
President Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV sparks global reaction
President Donald Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy” and saying he is “not a fan” of the pope,…
Trump’s comments on Pope Leo called ‘disrespectful’ as Americans react
Catholic bishops and U.S. elected officials have publicly criticized the president’s statements about Pope Leo XIV. President Donald Trump called Leo “weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy” in…
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…
Argentine bishop offers advice to young people who wish to enter politics
Bishop Juan Ignacio Liébana of Chascomús in Argentina issued a message to young people wishing to enter politics in which he reflected on the characteristics that those aspiring to undertake…
Pope Leo XIV in Africa: 7 things to know about the Catholic Church in Algeria
Pope Leo XIV kicks off his first papal trip to Africa in Algeria on Monday, spending two days there before visiting Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. Here are seven key…
Pope Leo XIV: ‘I have no fear’ 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…