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.

Men and women are partners, not enemies, Fearless Congress declares

The Fearless Congress organizers explain how mature, virtuous men are urgently needed to help build a better society.

Savannah bishop on beatification of Georgia martyrs: 'Be joyful witnesses'

The bishop of Savannah, Georgia, looks forward to "welcoming many visitors" this fall for the upcoming beatification of the 16th-century Jesuit missionaries known as the "Georgia Martyrs."

Special education services restored for Chicago Catholic schools following brief suspension

Special services for student with disabilities will resume in Chicago Catholic schools, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced.

Vatican halts sainthood cause of Jesuit priest, gulag survivor Walter Ciszek

After the Vatican halted the sainthood cause of Father Walter Ciszek, a proponent of his cause said the suspension "does not diminish the enduring spiritual value" of Ciszek's witness.

EWTN News explains: Why does the pope visit mosques on papal trips?

Why do popes make visits to Islamic mosques, courting controversy and criticism by taking part in events at holy sites of another religion?