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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

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

Colombo – "The current Sri Lankan government, which took office in 2024, has a more positive stance regarding the Easter Sunday massacre of April 2019 and is searching for the truth. However, some officials of the so-called 'deep state' are trying to obstruct the smooth conduct of the investigation," said the Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal ... read more

Following a private Mass at the apostolic nunciature and a farewell ceremony (video), Pope Leo XIV departed this morning from Luanda, Angola’s capital and largest city, for Equatorial Guinea. ... read more

Pope Leo XIV visits Equatorial Guinea on April 21 — his last stop on an 11-day, four-nation African apostolic journey that also included Algeria, Cameroon, and Angola. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo greets members of the Episcopal Conference of Equatorial Guinea (CEGE). | Credit: Photo courtesy of Press Department of ... read more

Pope Leo XIV begins his visit to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, the fourth and final stop of his first pastoral journey to Africa as pontiff. His visit has generated anticipation in a nation where Catholicism is deeply woven into culture, language, and public life.As the pope lands in the central African nation — comprised ... read more

As the number of adult baptisms grows, many Catholics rejoice in the prospect of what is being called a quiet revival. It is a cause of great hope to see so many young people eager to learn more about the Faith. It is also a cause of great mystery. The bishops have announced themselves confounded ... read more

In Christ, “the profound harmony between truth, reason and freedom is manifested,” Pope Leo XIV said this afternoon at the inauguration of a new university campus in Equatorial Guinea. ... read more