Pope Leo XIV calls June consistory of cardinals, says Evangelii Gaudium must be relaunched
In a letter to the College of Cardinals, the pope said the exhortation remains “a significant point of reference” and urged renewed missionary boldness across the life of the Church. Pope Leo XIV has confirmed that he will hold a consistory with cardinals from around the world on June 26–27, saying their previous discussions produced […]
Pope Leo XIV Reveals Theme for 2026 Migrants Day
The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development explained that the pope chose this title to emphasize the duty to welcome migrant and refugee children. “Even Just One of These Children” is the title chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be held on Sept. 27. As […]
Pope Leo XIV recalls the ‘living seed’ of the martyrs of Algeria
The meeting in the Catholic Basilica of Our Lady of Africa concluded the first day of the pope’s journey to Africa. ALGIERS, Algeria — The first day of Pope Leo XIV’s international apostolic journey to Africa concluded with an encounter with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers. “It […]
9 things to know about Pope Leo XIV’s Africa visit
Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on a 10-day papal trip to four countries in Africa from April 13–23. On the heels of his first apostolic visit of 2026 to Monaco on March 28 and after presiding over Holy Week and Easter events and celebrations, Pope Leo XIV is making final preparations for his […]
Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: ‘I am here among you as a pilgrim of peace’
The pontiff called for a world order that does not exclude the vulnerable and urged leaders to serve the common good. ALGIERS, Algeria — Pope Leo XIV on Monday presented himself to Algeria’s diplomatic corps and civil society as “a pilgrim of peace,” urging a more just international order, warning against exclusion and inequality, and […]
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 […]
