A Catholic bishop in Mozambique has stated his intention of launching a canonization cause for Sr. Maria de Coppi.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has issued its sharpest condemnation yet of violence that is killing Nigerians of all faiths.
Not only do they share the same feast day, but they also share many other life experiences.
The current Ebola outbreak in Africa has become the deadliest on record. There are many holy people from this land to inspire us and pray with us.
Pope Leo on Sunday entrusted the situation to Our Lady of Africa. She is the patroness of the small Spanish enclave reaching out of Morocco.
10 years ago, little Leo arrived alone in Lampedusa, having lost his mother at sea. On Saturday, he handed his namesake a football — and a note that stopped the world.
We have more resources than the Good Samaritan had, says Pope Leo in urging people to be ready to change their plans and make decisions.
Br. Jean-Thierry died in 2006 at the age of 24. His life radiated holiness and many who knew him attest to his sanctity.
After coordinated terror strikes kill Mali's defense minister, American bishops pledge prayers and call for peace across the Sahel.
The annual celebration of the Ugandan Martyrs has been postponed, as Ebola continues to spread in neighboring African countries.
School kidnappings in Oyo and a campaign of church destruction in Taraba expose Nigeria's Christians to mounting violence and state neglect.
Meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Monday, the Sudanese leader sought international backing to end a devastating three-year civil war and widespread famine.
The Archbishop of Algiers reflects on the Pontiff's historic visit to St. Augustine's land in North Africa, detailing his steady vision for global peace and Church unity.
Fr. Fred Wekesa, OSA, says Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Annaba brought renewal, visibility, and a message of peace.
Following Pope Leo XIV's apostolic journey to the continent, we explore the vibrant, diverse, and complex landscape of African Catholicism. Take a look at these maps.
Art historian Pierre Téqui reflects on Pope Leo XIV's apostolic journey to Africa, exploring the deep theology behind a unique, and uniquely beautiful, Virgin Mary.
Pope Leo says his time in the four countries of Africa was an "inestimable treasure for my heart and my ministry."
