- 7 powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s trip to AfricaPope Leo XIV recently completed an 11-day trip visiting the faithful in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. With stops in 11 cities across those countries, the Holy Father met with the youth, political leaders, prisoners, families, and many more to share the Gospel message.Here are seven powerful moments from Pope Leo’s trip to Africa:1. ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV, returning from Africa: ‘I condemn all actions that are unjust’ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT — Pope Leo XIV spoke bluntly about war, migration, same-sex blessings, and the Holy See’s relations with authoritarian governments during a roughly 20-minute in-flight press conference with journalists traveling with him from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to Rome after his apostolic journey to Africa.Before taking questions, the pope stressed that the primary ... read more
- Pope to Equatorial Guinea: ‘Carry on the mission of Jesus’ first disciples with joy’MALABO, Equatorial Guinea — Pope Leo XIV celebrated the final Mass of his Africa trip on Thursday, urging the Church in Equatorial Guinea to continue proclaiming the Gospel “with passion” and to bear witness through lives shaped by faith, service, and solidarity.The Mass at Malabo’s stadium, where about 30,000 faithful were expected, marked the pope’s ... read more
- Cardinals in Rome remember Pope Francis as missionary to all 1 year after deathRome remembered Pope Francis' legacy one year after his death with a Mass on Tuesday at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, where the late pontiff is buried.The same day, while en route to Equatorial Guinea to wrap up his trip to Africa, Pope Leo XIV remembered Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his ... read more
- Vatican automates its telescope in Arizona for remote useA new automation system for the telescope at the Holy See’s astronomical observatory in Arizona will allow students from Jesuit universities to use it remotely for scientific research.Mount Graham in Arizona is home to the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope (VATT), one of the most important observatories managed by the Vatican Observatory (Specola Vaticana).According to a ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV to Equatorial Guinea: Take your destiny into your handsMONGOMO, Equatorial Guinea — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday urged Catholics in this Central African country to help shape the nation’s future, saying there is “a need for Christians to take the destiny of Equatorial Guinea into their own hands.”The second day of the pope’s apostolic journey in the country opened with the celebration of ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV: Universities must seek truth and form the whole personMALABO, Equatorial Guinea — Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday said the inauguration of a new university campus in Equatorial Guinea is “an act of trust in human beings,” praising investment in the education of young people during the final stop of his Africa trip.Speaking at the opening of the Pope Leo XIV University Campus in ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV recalls Pope Francis a year after his deathABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday, opening the final leg of his trip to Africa after a flight of about 2 1/2 hours from Luanda, Angola.Speaking in Italian to reporters aboard the papal flight, Leo marked the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death with an extended remembrance ... read more
- Remembering Pope Francis: 9 moments that defined his legacyOn April 21, 2025, the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled for Pope Francis, marking the end of his life and his 12-year papacy. As the 265th successor of St. Peter, the Argentinian pontiff left a lasting impact on the Catholic Church.Here are nine significant moments that have become part of Pope Francis' legacy:1. Election ... read more
- PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits elderly home, says Mass for 60,000 in AngolaPope Leo XIV continued his apostolic journey in Africa on April 20 in Angola, flying to Saurimo, where he visited a home for the elderly and celebrated Mass for more than 60,000 faithful.“There are erroneous motives for seeking Christ, particularly when he is considered to be a guru or a good luck charm,” the pope ... read more
- Christ is not ‘a guru or a good luck charm,’ pope says at Mass in AngolaSAURIMO, Angola — Pope Leo XIV warned at Mass in Saurimo, Angola, on Monday, of making God into an idol that is sought only when advantageous — “when genuine faith is replaced with superstitious practices.”“There are erroneous motives for seeking Christ, particularly when he is considered to be a guru or a good luck charm,” ... read more
- Pope Leo visits nursing home in Angola: The elderly ‘need to be listened to’SAURIMO, Angola — Pope Leo XIV flew to Saurimo, Angola, on Monday, where he visited a home for the elderly, whom he said have a wisdom that should be listened to.The pope began his brief greeting by thanking those present for the faith-filled welcome, saying it "touched my heart" and "is a great comfort to ... read more
- PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass, leads rosary in AngolaPope Leo XIV continued his apostolic journey in Africa on April 19 in Angola, celebrating Mass in Kilamba before leading the rosary in a gathering at the Marian shrine of Mama Muxima.Addressing young people, members of the Legion of Mary, and other pilgrims gathered at the shrine, the pope said he was “pleased to share ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV urges Angola to ‘remove the obstacles to integral human development’LUANDA, Angola — Pope Leo XIV on April 18 called on Angola’s leaders and people to “remove the obstacles to integral human development,” urging them to choose the path of the common good, resist exploitative interests, and preserve the hope and joy that, he said, remain among Africa’s greatest treasures.The pope spoke at the presidential ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV says debate with Trump is ‘not in my interest at all’ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Angola after a two-and-a-half-hour flight from Cameroon on April 18, using the short journey to reject suggestions that his recent remarks about war were aimed at U.S. President Donald Trump while reflecting on the pastoral focus of his African trip.In a brief in-flight press conference ... read more
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Italian president hails Pope Francis as moral leader of immense wisdom (Vatican News (Italian))
“One year has passed since the passing of the beloved Pope Francis, and the Italian people cherish the memory of his figure and his teachings with affection and gratitude,” Italian …