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Every Sunday, midway through Mass, we rise and pray together the Nicene Creed: “I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth” and so on. Unfortunately for some, the Creed can seem somewhat rote, something taken for granted, and something recited together in a monotonous tone. Yet, this profession of faith ... read more

Daniel Ibanez/CNA Pope Francis kisses a baby during his weekly General Audience May 10, 2023. On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, we remember the late pontiff and some of the most significant moments of his papacy. ... read more

Issouf Sanogo Headquarters building of Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mining, Industry, and Energy. Under Spanish sovereignty for nearly two centuries, Spain’s legacy in Equatorial Guinea endures to this day. ... read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks to reporters on the papal flight to Equatorial Guinea on April 21, 2026. During the flight from Angola to Equatorial Guinea, Leo praised his predecessor's concern for the poor and his message of mercy and fraternity. ... read more

En route to Equatorial Guinea from Angola to inaugurate the final leg of his four-nation tour through Africa, Pope Leo XIV praised the example of his predecessor whom he remembered for "truly living out closeness to the most poor."  ... read more

In a new book, Mayra Rodríguez, who worked for Planned Parenthood for 15 years, tells the story of her conversion from abortion clinic director to pro-life advocate. Mayra Rodríguez speaks during the massive “For Women and Life” demonstration in Mexico City on Oct. 3, 2021. | Credit: David Ramos/ACI Prensa ... read more

The life and conversion of Mayra Rodríguez, from running an abortion clinic to becoming a pro-life leader, as well as her legal battle against Planned Parenthood, form the central theme of a new book being released this month titled “Mayra Rodríguez vs. Planned Parenthood.”“God’s timing is perfect,” Rodríguez shared in an interview with ACI Prensa, ... read more

During the flight from Angola to Equatorial Guinea, Leo praised his predecessor’s concern for the poor and his message of mercy and fraternity. Pope Leo XIV speaks to reporters on the papal flight to Equatorial Guinea on April 21, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media ABOARD ... read more

ABOARD 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

Headquarters building of Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mining, Industry, and Energy. | Credit: Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images Equatorial Guinea is the only country on Pope Leo XIVʼs current African itinerary where he will be able to speak Spanish, due to that countryʼs historical ties ... read more

Equatorial Guinea is the only country on Pope Leo XIVʼs current African itinerary where he will be able to speak Spanish, due to that countryʼs historical ties to Spain.Until 1778, Equatorial Guinea was part of Portugal. However, following the Treaties of San Ildefonso and El Pardo, it became part of Spain within the Viceroyalty of ... read more

Prompted by others and feeling a stirring within himself, Brother Juan Daza, after 40 years of service as a religious, responded to a call to the priesthood and was ordained to the priesthood at 64. The priestly ordination of Father Juan Daza Jara. | Credit: Don Orione Chile ... read more

“For the Lord, age is no barrier,” said Father Juan Daza Jara, who at the age of 64 and after 40 years of serving as a coadjutor brother of the Little Work of Divine Providence, was ordained a priest. He now shares the story of a “yes” that matured in the light of service.Born in ... read more

Kinshasa – A population caught between a rock and a hard place. This is how the inhabitants of the Lemera highlands/ Ruzizi plain, in South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, live, subjected to violence and abuses by rival groups that exhibit similar behavior toward the civilian population. On one side are the M23 ... read more

Pope Leo XIV venerates a crucifix during a meeting with bishops, priests, consecrated men and women, catechists, and other pastoral workers at the Parish of Our Lady of Fátima in Luanda, Angola, on April 20, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media. Check here ... read more