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Archbishop Wenski laments US cuts to Church aid to unaccompanied minors
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami decries that services provided by the Catholic Church for unaccompanied minors will be forced to shut down after the US government strips its funding.
The Magisterium of the Popes and nuclear weapons
Our Editorial Director recalls the teachings of the Popes on nuclear weapons since the atomic bombings of Japan in August 1945.
Pope Leo XIV meets several Muslim leaders in Cameroon
Upon returning to Yaoundé, Pope Leo XIV meets with several representatives of Cameroon’s Islamic communities, encouraging people of all faiths to work toward peace based on mutual respect.
Day Four in Africa: Pope Leo addresses Cameroon’s ‘Anglophone crisis'
On the fourth day of his Apostolic Journey across Africa, Pope Leo visits Cameroon’s conflict-ridden North-west, and stresses that the time for change is “today and not tomorrow, now and not in the future”.
Pope at Mass in Bamenda: ‘Obey God, not human beings’
Celebrating Mass in Cameroon’s western city of Bamenda, Pope Leo XIV decries the numerous forms of poverty and injustice that afflict the region, and urges Cameroonians to entrust themselves to God and his Word in their struggle to create a future of peace and reconciliation.
Pope Leo XIV: Safeguarding minors is 'a challenge to the conscience of the Church'
Pope Leo XIV sends a message to a meeting of the Italian Bishops' Conference on safeguarding minors, and pledges the Church's commitment to better protect minors and vulnerable adults.
Pope in Bamenda: ‘Woe to those who manipulate religion for military or political gain’
Speaking at a meeting dedicated to peace in Bamenda, Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV warns against the "masters of war" who pretend not to acknowledge that "it only takes a moment to destroy, yet often a lifetime is not enough to rebuild" and who spend billions on weapons but dedicate nothing to helping people heal.
Centenary of Pope Benedict XVI: Initiatives to remember Joseph Ratzinger
April 16 would have marked Pope Benedict XVI’s 99th birthday. Looking ahead to what would have been the late Pope’s 100th birthday next year, the Joseph Ratzinger–Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation announces a year of initiatives to commemorate him.
Day Three in Africa: From Algeria to Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV concludes the first leg of his Apostolic Journey, travelling south from Algeria to Cameroon, where he addresses the country’s authorities, members of civil society and the diplomatic corps, and visits an orphanage.
US Bishop’s chairman on Doctrine clarifies Just War Theory
Bishop James Massa issues a statement in response to public comments regarding the Church’s teaching on war and peace
Pope at orphanage in Cameroon: No one is ever forgotten
Pope Leo XIV visits the Ngul Zamba Orphanage in Yaoundé, and encourages children who have faced hardship to see themselves as part of a loving family, thanking caregivers for their dedicated service.
Indonesia: Nico Syukur Dister remembered for his legacy of faith
Theologian, philosopher, and missionary priest Fr. Nico Syukur Dister, OFM, is remembered for his enduring contribution to theology, philosophy, and religious life in Indonesia.
Pope to Cameroonian Authorities: Peace ‘must be embraced and lived'
During his first official event in Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace, justice, and a renewed commitment to the common good, highlighting that peace “must not be reduced to a slogan.”
Kenya to host 21st AMECEA Plenary Assembly
The Catholic Church in Kenya is preparing to host the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences of Eastern Africa, a significant ecclesial gathering that will bring together bishops from across eastern and parts of southern Africa for reflection on the Church’s mission in the region.
Pope Leo XIV lands in Cameroon for second leg of his Apostolic Journey
After kicking off his apostolic journey to the African Continent in Algeria, Pope Leo XIV’s lands in Cameroon on Wednesday, April 15, beginning the second leg of his pilgrimage that will take him also to Angola and Equatorial Guinea.
Pope: Algeria visit a ‘special blessing’ and opportuntity to promote dialogue
Aboard the papal plane bound for Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV reflects on his Apostolic Journey to Algeria, calling it a “special blessing for me personally” and a “wonderful opportunity to continue to build bridges and promote dialogue.”
Popes and wars in the contemporary era
Faced with the destructive power of modern weapons, it is very difficult to speak, as was done in past centuries, of the possibility of a ‘just war.’ As early as 1963, Pope John XXIII, in 'Pacem in Terris,' wrote that in the atomic age it becomes almost impossible to think that war can be considered an instrument of justice. In this same spirit stands Pope Leo XIV, who is making peace one of the central themes of his pontificate.
Archbishop Lhernould: In Algeria, Pope Leo invited us to fraternity, a remedy for peace
At the conclusion of Pope Leo XIV's visit to the North African country of Algeria, the President of the Conference of Bishops of the North Africa region and head of the Church in Tunis offers an assessment of the visit, recalling how the visit was inspired by St. Augustine and that Pope Leo met the people with faith, simplicity, and humility.
Pope bids farewell to Algeria, takes off for Cameroon
After a brief visit to a Church-run orphanage in Algiers, Pope Leo XIV boards the papal plane at the conclusion of his Apostolic Journey to Algeria and flies to Cameroon for the second leg of his visit to four African nations.
Cameroonians hope Pope’s visit will 'bring healing' to a divided country
Ahead of the Pope's arrival, Cameroonians tell Vatican News that his visit could inspire diverse groups to “live together, work together, and get along”.