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.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV departs Cameroon, journeys to Angola

The Holy Father will spend several days in Angola before finishing his trip in Equatorial Guinea.

John Prevost discusses life as the pope's brother: 'We always knew that he had that calling'

As the pope's brother, you have to take it "day by day because you never know, in a sense, what each day is going to bring," John Prevost said.

Pope Leo's Algeria visit revives memory of pro-independence clergy

Memories of Algeria's independence struggle stirred by pope's visit, Catholic film on dating makes splash in Vietnam, Kenyan bishops make plea for marriage, and more in this week's world news roundup.

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.

Pope Leo XIV in Africa: 7 things to know about the Catholic Church in Angola

Pope Leo XIV will visit Angola from April 18–21 as part of an 11-day African tour and will include stops in Luanda, Muxima, and Saurimo.

Pope Leo XIV in Cameroon says no one should face life's hardships alone

At an open-air Mass, the pontiff urged solidarity, civic responsibility, and special care for the poor.

Justice Department report: Biden administration targeted pro-life activists

A roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

U.S. Ambassador Burch pledges to focus on common ground between Trump and Pope Leo XIV

The ambassador said he seeks to focus on what unites Trump and Leo as bishops continue to call for peace.

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.