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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.

Archbishop Lhernould: Pope's Algeria visit invited us to fraternity, a remedy for peace

At the conclusion of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Algeria, Archbishop Nicolas Lhernould, president of the North African Conference of Bishops, recalls that the Pope's visit was inspired by St. Augustine and saw him meet people with faith, simplicity, and humility.

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Pope bids farewell to Algeria, takes off for Cameroon

After a brief visit to a Church-run orphanage in Algiers, Pope Leo XIV boards the papal plane at the conclusion of his Apostolic Journey to Algeria and flies to Cameroon for the second leg of his visit to four African nations.

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Cameroonians hope Pope’s visit will 'bring healing' to a divided country

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV's arrival, Cameroonians tell Vatican News that his Apostolic Journey to the African nation could inspire diverse groups to “live together, work together, and get along."

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

Day two in Algeria: Following in Saint Augustine's footsteps

Pope Leo XIV visits the city of Annaba on his second day in Algeria, visiting the places where Saint Augustine carried out his ministry as Bishop of Hippo.

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PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Algeria during his first papal trip to Africa

The Holy Father is scheduled to visit four African countries throughout mid-April.