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…
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
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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…