Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: ‘The future belongs to men and women of peace’
At the Martyrs’ Monument in Algiers, the pope’s first message on Algerian soil was an appeal for peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation. 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 said that “the future […]
Pope Leo XIV departs for Algeria, beginning third apostolic journey
The 10-day Africa trip will take the pope to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. 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 will also include stops in Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, […]
Pope Leo XIV: Eucharist Is Indispensable for Christian Life
“It is through the Eucharist that even our hands become ‘hands of the Risen One,’” the pope said. “The Sunday Eucharist is indispensable for Christian life,” Pope Leo XIV said before reciting the Marian prayer of the Regina Caeli on April 12 in St. Peterʼs Square. Speaking to crowds gathered in the square, the pope […]
Pope Leo XIV Urges Ceasefire, Protection of Civilians
On Divine Mercy Sunday, the pope prayed for Ukraine, Lebanon, and Sudan. 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 by war and insisting that civilians must be shielded from its devastation. Speaking […]
Pope Leo XIV at Peace Vigil: ‘Enough of War!’
Prayer is “the most free, universal and disruptive response to death,” the pope said in St. Peterʼs Basilica on Apr. 11. “Enough of war!” Pope Leo XIV cried out while presiding over a vigil for peace at St. Peterʼs Basilica in the Vatican on April 11. Prior to the vigil in the basilica — which […]
Pope Leo XIV: ‘I have no fear of the Trump administration’
Aboard the papal flight to Algeria, Leo said he is not a politician and will continue to preach the Gospel’s call for peace and multilateral dialogue. 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, […]
Leo XIV and Macron Meet on Peace and Dialogue
The two leaders expressed their common conviction on the necessity of dialogue and negotiations to resolve conflicts between nations. On April 10, Pope Leo XIV received French President Emmanuel Macron for the first time since the beginning of his pontificate. Accompanying Macron was his wife, Brigitte. Following the closed-door meeting at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace […]
Pope Leo Names Father Andrea Ciucci to Vatican Life Post
The Italian priest has served as the academyʼs secretariat coordinator since 2016. Pope Leo XIV on Friday appointed Father Andrea Ciucci chancellor of the Pontifical Academy for Life. The Italian priest has served as the academyʼs secretariat coordinator since 2016. Originally from Milan, the 59-year-old Ciucci has a doctorate in the philosophy of religion from […]
Vatican Denies Report on Nuncio’s Pentagon Meeting
The Vatican responded to a media report claiming Cardinal Christophe Pierre, then-papal envoy to the U.S., received “a bitter lecture” in a meeting with U.S. defense officials. The Vatican on Friday said the narrative in some media outlets about a meeting at the Pentagon between senior U.S. defense officials and the pope’s then-representative to the […]
Augustinians See ‘Leo Effect’ After Pope’s Election
Father Joseph Farrell describes the Holy Father as a man of prayer, as systematic, and as having a great sense of humor. ROME — At the Easter vigil, Pope Leo XIV referenced the writing of his patron, St. Augustine, about the Risen Christ and the faithful’s call as Christians. “Let us repeat what St. Augustine […]