Pope Leo XIV in Africa: 8 things to know about the Catholic Church in Cameroon

After concluding the first leg of his African apostolic journey in Algeria, Pope Leo XIV travels on Wednesday to Cameroon.

Algerian Christians 'encouraged' by Pope Leo's visit after church closures

The Algerian government has "shut down, over the course of the last nine to 10 years, almost 50 churches across the country," Kelsey Zorzi said.

Pope Leo XIV meets Augustinians in Annaba in fraternal visit

The pope shared lunch with the local Augustinian community after visiting Hippo's ruins and a home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Traveling exhibit tells how serving others transforms Catholic Charities workers

The People of Hope Museum offers personal stories of Catholic Charities workers, an immersive poverty-simulation experience, and interactive data displays.

Border czar Tom Homan calls for Church leaders to 'stay out of politics'

Homan, a Catholic, commented after President Trump denounced Pope Leo XIV.

Holy See's diplomacy stands apart from all other states, witness tells Helsinki Commission

"What is clear, is that no other state on earth is even attempting to do what the Holy See is trying to do," Alexander John Paul Lutz, a Helsinki Commission policy fellow, testified.

Archdiocese of Dubuque halts weekend Mass at 84 Iowa parishes

As part of an ongoing reorganization due to a priest shortage and declining numbers of churchgoers, the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, announced the parishes that will no longer hold weekend Masses.

India mourns priest-physician who transformed Kerala hospital, led blood donation movement

Father Francis Alappatt, a trained doctor who later entered the seminary, helped shape one of Kerala's largest hospitals and pioneered a statewide blood donation initiative.

Chicago priest resigns after archdiocese discovers misuse of parish funds

Father Kenneth Anderson violated "a number of core archdiocesan policies," Cardinal Blase Cupich told parishioners.

Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: Where there is conflict the Church brings reconciliation

At the Basilica of St. Augustine, the pontiff urged Christians to bear witness through "simple gestures, genuine relationships and a dialogue lived out day by day."