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His former diocese ‘most likely place’ on itinerary if Pope Leo XIV visits Peru

The president of Peru’s conference of bishops said a late 2026 papal visit to the country has a probability of approximately 80%.

Pope to Spanish priests: 'Be holy and configure yourselves to Christ'

On the occasion of a presbyteral assembly taking place in Madrid, Spain, Pope Leo XIV invites priests to not be daunted by challenges and secularism, but rather to realize that their prayerfulness and closeness to Christ can help others recognize that the Lord will help them fill their hearts' greatest desires.

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Kenya: Restoring families and healing hearts out of love

In a world where depression, addiction, and broken families are becoming increasingly common, Sr. Jacqueline Githiri, VDM, has made it her mission to be a beacon of hope and healing, quietly transforming lives through counselling, compassion, and spiritual restoration.

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Catholic activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong national security trial

The human rights advocate has been convicted and sentenced multiple times since 2020.

Pope Leo XIV will not travel to the United States in 2026, Vatican says

The pontiff is expected to travel to Africa in April, visit Peru later this year, and make a summer stop in Spain.

Violence continues to sweep across Nigeria

The surge in attacks has contributed to a deepening humanitarian crisis across Nigeria’s northwest and north‑central regions.

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University student from England being considered for canonization

Vatican representatives are in the process of reviewing the life of Pedro Ballester, a British university student who died of cancer in 2018, to gauge whether his canonization cause should be opened.

Pope condemns deadly attacks in Nigeria

At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expresses "sorrow and concern" over the latest wave of deadly attacks in Nigeria, which have claimed dozens of lives, and expresses his hope that authorities will "continue to work with determination to ensure the safety and protection of the life of every citizen."

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The story of the 4-year-old whose faith led to lowering the age of first Communion

“Little Nellie” was a 4-year-old child from Cork, Ireland, whose piety and closeness to God led in part to the lowering of the age at which children could receive their first holy Communion.

Pope at Angelus: God will never discard us

Reflecting on Jesus’ words after the Beatitudes, Pope Leo XIV highlights how encountering Jesus brings true joy, flavor, and light into daily life, and even when we feel downcast, God the Father “cares for our names and our uniqueness.”

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