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…
U.S. bishops’ president ‘disheartened’ by Trump attack on Pope Leo
President Donald Trump publicly attacked Pope Leo XIV on social media Sunday evening, calling the pontiff “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy” in a lengthy post that appeared…
Pope Leo XIV in Africa
Follow here for live updates of Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Africa from April 13–23.
Pope Leo XIV in Africa — Algeria welcomes a pope for the first time
Follow here for live updates of Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Africa from April 13–23.
Pope Leo XIV: Eucharist is ‘indispensable for Christian life’
“The Sunday Eucharist is indispensable for Christian life,” said Pope Leo XIV before reciting the Marian prayer of the Regina Caeli on April 12 in St. Peterʼs Square. Speaking to…
Pope Leo XIV urges ceasefire, protection of civilians in war zones
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday renewed appeals for peace in Ukraine, Lebanon, and Sudan, calling on the international community not to look away from the suffering caused…
Chaldean Church chooses Archbishop Amel Nona as patriarch, succeeding Cardinal Sako
The Chaldean Synod has elected Archbishop Amel Shamon Nona as the new Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, succeeding Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, who submitted his resignation to Pope Leo…
U.S.-Iran talks collapse as Vance cites nuclear impasse and Catholic leaders call for peace
U.S.-Iran peace talks collapsed on Sunday after a 21-hour marathon session, with Vice President JD Vance blaming Iranʼs refusal to commit to abandoning its nuclear program, even as Catholic leaders…
Florida bishop advocates for greater access to internet, political freedom for Cubans
Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez of Palm Beach, Florida, advocated for greater internet access within Cuba and for Cubans to be able to exercise political freedom and freedom of expression,…
College students launch ‘Acutis AI’ to bring Catholic teaching to artificial intelligence
As artificial intelligence reshapes the world around us, two college students are aiming to provide people with an AI platform built on the teachings of the Catholic Church. Acutis AI…
At Washington Mass for peace, Cardinal McElroy condemns Iran war as immoral
Washington archbishop Cardinal Robert McElroy celebrated a Mass for peace on April 11 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in response to Pope Leo XIV’s call for prayer…
9 things to know about Pope Leo XIV’s Africa visit
On the heels of his first apostolic visit of 2026 to Monaco on March 28 and after presiding over Holy Week and Easter events and celebrations, Pope Leo XIV is…