Leo XIV and the Legacy of Europe’s Great Churches
ANALYSIS: Beginning with Spain, the Pope signals his priorities with visits to important sacred sites to European Catholicism.
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Pope Leo XIV Urges Angola to ‘Remove the Obstacles to Integral Human Development’
The Pontiff urged the country to reject exploitative models of development and place the common good above particular interests.
Pope Leo XIV Says Debate With Trump Is ‘Not in My Interest at All’
En route from Cameroon to Angola, the Pope said his mission in Africa is pastoral and rejected suggestions that his recent remarks were aimed at President Donald Trump.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV Meets With Students, Visits Hospital, Holds Stadium Mass in Cameroon
The Holy Father will stay in Cameroon one more night before traveling to Angola on April 18.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV Visits Algeria During His First Papal Trip to Africa
The Holy Father is scheduled to visit four African countries throughout mid-April.
Pope Leo XIV Honors 2 Spanish Nuns Murdered in Algeria in 1994
The Augustinian nuns were about to enter a Catholic chapel in Algiers when they were gunned down. Pope Leo previously visited their community in 2009 when he was prior of the Order of St. Augustine.
3 Themes That Explain the Significance of Pope Leo’s Journey to Africa
ANALYSIS: A closer look at the four countries on the Pope’s itinerary shows how the Church’s role — before and after independence — has shaped his visit.
St. Augustine Inspires Christians and Muslims Alike, Says Algerian Bishop Ahead of Pope’s Visit
Since 2025, French missionary Bishop Michel Guillaud has led the Diocese of Constantine, home to ancient Hippo, the seat of St. Augustine.
Madrid, Barcelona, Canary Islands Possible Destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026
In addition to visiting the capital and largest city of the country, Pope Leo XIV’s presence in Barcelona could be related to the beatification process for the architect of Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) Basilica, Antoni Gaudí.
Powerful Moments From Pope Leo XIV’s Trip to Turkey and Lebanon
A recap in photos and videos ...
