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Pope Leo XIV pausing in prayer at the ordination of priests in St. Peter's Basilica on Good Shepherd Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN News

Kicked out of Mass as a mischievous child, Pope Leo ordained him Sunday

Seminarians shared their personal stories of hearing and responding to God’s call to the priesthood.The Diocese of Rome

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

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV departs Africa, returns to Rome after 11-day papal trip

The Holy Father visited four countries during his first apostolic visit to Africa.  Pope Leo XIV departed Africa

Canary Islands bishop on migration: ‘We feel powerless’

The bishops of the two Canary Islands dioceses discuss migration there from Africa, an issue likely to be
Pope Leo XIV speaks aboard the papal plane from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to Rome, following an 11-day trip in Africa, April 23, 2026. | Credit: Patrick Leonard/EWTN News.

Pope Leo XIV Concludes Apostolic Journey to Africa

From Africa to Rome, this week’s Vaticano updates highlight the global mission of the Church—marked by Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Malabo Stadium in Equatorial Guinea on April 23, 2026. | Credit: Patrick Leonard/EWTN News.

Pope to Equatorial Guinea: ‘Carry on the mission of Jesus’ first disciples with joy’

At his final Mass in Africa, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to proclaim the Gospel with passion and

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