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The Shackle of Indifference: Cardinal Brislin Calls for Radical Solidarity on South Africa’s Freedom Day
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — As South Africa marked the 32nd anniversary of its first democratic elections on April 27, 2026,
From “Mission Territories” to “Missionary Agents”: The Transformative Legacy of Pope Leo XIV’s African Journey
NAIROBI, Kenya — In the wake of Pope Leo XIV’s historic 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, a profound shift is
“The Light of Charity”: Pope Leo XIV Urges Youth and Families to Transform Equatorial Guinea Through Love
BATA, Equatorial Guinea — In a vibrant and emotionally charged gathering at Bata Stadium, Pope Leo XIV concluded the final
“You Are Not Alone”: Pope Leo XIV Brings Message of Hope and Restorative Justice to Equatorial Guinea’s Prison Inmates
BATA, Equatorial Guinea — In one of the most poignant moments of his historic 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, Pope
A Sea of Faith: Two Million Expected for Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Mass in Douala
DOUALA, Cameroon — As the nation of Cameroon prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV on the second leg of his
A Messenger of Peace in the Land of Augustine: 7 Things to Know Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Algeria
ALGIERS, Algeria — As Pope Leo XIV prepares to embark on his historic first apostolic journey to Africa on April
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Did Pope Leo’s Africa Trip Preview His New Encyclical?
ANALYSIS: In recent months, the Pope has returned several times to the themes of social doctrine. In Africa, however, he
Pope Sends 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. In recent
Patron Saints Announced for World Youth Day Seoul 2027
The five saints chosen for the international youth gathering reflect the event’s spiritual themes of truth, love, and peace. The
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 to serve
7 Powerful Moments From Pope Leo XIV’s Africa Trip
Pope Leo XIV spent 11 days in Africa from April 13–23 and visited Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. Pope
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 how his
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Pope Benedict XVI and His Search for Truth
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