Dictatorship of Relativism: Pope Benedicts Prophecy
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, soon to become Pope Benedict XVI, delivered a stark critique during the 2005 conclave preparations: “Today, having a clear faith based on the Creed of the Church is often labeled as fundamentalism. Whereas relativism, that is, letting oneself be “tossed here and there, carried about by every wind of doctrine”, seems the […]
Pope Leo in Bamenda: Time has come to rebuild peace
The pope urged Cameroonians to reject resignation and obey God over “earthly ways of thinking.”BAMENDA, Cameroon — Despite bad weather, at least 20,000 people gathered on the runways of Bamenda International Airport on Wednesday to take part in the Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV, concluding the second day of the pontiff’s visit to Cameroon. […]
Pope Leo XIV in Cameroon urges Christians and Muslims to heal wounds of conflict
At a peace gathering in Bamenda’s Cathedral, the pope praised interreligious solidarity and urged a “true conversion” away from war.BAMENDA, Cameroon — From Bamendaʼs Catholic cathedral on Thursday, Pope Leo XIV urged both Christians and Muslims to heal wounds of conflict in Cameroon. When Leo arrived at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, on the fourth […]
Pope Leo XIV to orphaned children in Cameroon: ‘God is present’
“Wherever there is misery, suffering, or injustice, God is present,” the pope said in a meeting with orphaned or abandoned children in Cameroon.YAOUNDE, Cameroon — Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by the happy chatter of children on Wednesday at the Ngul Zamba Orphanage in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where he shared a message of Godʼs presence. “Dear […]
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV Algeria and Cameroon on Africa Trip
The Holy Father spent several days touring Algeria and meeting with Catholics and religious leaders before heading south to the Cameroonian capital of Yaoundé. Pope Leo XIV finished the first leg of his papal trip to Africa on April 15, wrapping up meetings with Catholics and local religious and civic leaders in Algeria before heading […]
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Cameroon for second leg of Africa trip
Reflecting on the visit to Algeria, the pope described it as “a wonderful opportunity to continue building bridges and promoting dialogue.”YAOUNDE, Cameroon — Pope Leo XIV arrived Wednesday in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, after a five-hour flight. While meeting with journalists aboard the papal plane, he delivered a brief address, thanking the Algerian authorities […]
Pope in Cameroon: Peace Must Be Embraced and Lived
The second stop on Leo’s Africa trip is Cameroon, a country marked by conflict, yet whose civil society is ready to begin again.YAOUNDE, Cameroon — “Peace, in fact, cannot be decreed: It must be embraced and lived,” Pope Leo XIV emphasized on Wednesday in a meeting with government authorities, the diplomatic corps, and civil society […]
Pope Leo XIV in Africa: 8 things to know about the Catholic Church in Cameroon
After concluding the first leg of his African apostolic journey in Algeria, Pope Leo XIV travels on Wednesday to Cameroon.After concluding the first leg of his African apostolic journey in Algeria, Pope Leo XIV travels to Cameroon from April 15–18. In the Central African nation, the Holy Father is set to visit the capital, Yaoundé, […]
Pope Leo XIV meets Augustinians in Annaba in fraternal visit
The pope shared lunch with the local Augustinian community after visiting Hippo’s ruins and a home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. ANNABA, Algeria — Pope Leo XIV met privately Tuesday with fellow members of the Augustinian order, sharing lunch with the local community in what the order described as a “beautiful and […]
Pope Leo XIV Urges Biblical Scholars to Reflect on Suffering
In a letter to the Pontifical Biblical Commission, which is meeting this week, Pope Leo XIV drew attention to Christ’s compassion for the sick and suffering. In a message to members of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, Pope Leo XIV urged them to overcome “fear of illness and death” through faith in Christ, noting that facing […]