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POPE LEO XIV IN AFRICA

Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea
April 13-23

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LATEST NEWS

Trump draws backlash over Pope Leo rant, ‘deeply offensive’ image of him looking like Christ

by Gina Christian

Catholic bishops and leaders across the political spectrum expressed disapproval following a social media tirade by President Donald Trump against the pope.

Need a guide for deeper prayer? Pope Leo recommends a letter by St. Augustine
Cardinal McElroy asks people to pray, advocate for end to ‘immoral war’ with Iran
Trump rebuffs Bishop Barron plea, says he will not apologize for Pope Leo tirade
Pope Leo praises witness of Algeria’s Christian martyrs at meeting with local Catholics
Lebanese Christians mourn rising death toll as war shatters communities, hope
Pope’s journey to Africa is chance to rediscover the Church’s African roots, say historians

U.S. Church

US bishops express ‘grave concern’ over ICE treatment of pregnant women

by Gina Christian

Two Catholic bishops, who lead efforts on pro-life and migration issues, express “grave concern” over the treatment of pregnant and postpartum women by ICE.

Archbishop Gudziak: Late iconographer tried ‘to show God to others’

Trump lashes out at Pope Leo XIV amid Iran war rebuke

Latest Planned Parenthood report: abortions and taxpayer funding up, cancer screenings down

‘Children need you, they need your presence,’ Sister of Life tells educators at convention

Indiana bishops put Eucharist at center of call to ‘integral ecology’ in new pastoral

Vatican says report that Pentagon officials lectured top diplomat about Pope Leo is ‘completely untrue’

World

Italy: Church leaders, politicians denounce Trump’s online attack against pope

by Junno Arocho Esteves

“We recall that the Pope is not a political counterpart, but the Successor of Peter, called to serve the Gospel, the truth, and peace.”

Pope Leo’s Africa trip will be his longest trip yet
Peruvian bishops’ conference secretary general steps down after abuse allegations surface
A life that points beyond the tomb: Mother reflects on son’s faith as sainthood cause opens
Hungarian election stirs unease among Catholics amid Church preelectoral silence
Nuncio to Lebanon says war ‘is not the right path,’ calls for ceasefire

Vilnius’ hospice stands as a living work of Divine Mercy as city prepares to host global congress

Pope sends Easter message to displaced Lebanese Christians living ‘in dramatic circumstances’

‘Miracle Doctor’ of Lourdes retires after 17 years, insisting miracles aren’t his job

Vatican

Pope Leo responds to Trump: ‘Blessed are the peacemakers’

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

A mercy that transcends our disappointments

by Ely Segura

Some thoughts on washing feet

by Effie Caldarola

A saint’s final footsteps

by Octavio Duran, OFM

Reviews

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Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees
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