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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.

Catholic father whose home was raided at gunpoint wins 7-figure settlement from U.S. government

Pro-lifers call the win “a huge victory for all Americans who want our right to speak our minds peacefully in a law-abiding way without fear of our own government.”

The heroic life of papal biographer Vittorio Messori

The editor of the Spanish editions of Messori’s books shared in an interview with ACI Prensa some key insights into Messori’s work and life, including the secret behind his heroic love for the Church.

A joyous gathering of faith in the Basilica of Saint Augustine

People from around the world gather at the Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba for Holy Mass with Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday, 14 April, during the first leg of his Apostolic Journey in Africa.

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Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: Where there is conflict the Church brings reconciliation

At the Basilica of St. Augustine, the pontiff urged Christians to bear witness through “simple gestures, genuine relationships and a dialogue lived out day by day.”

Chicago priest resigns after archdiocese discovers misuse of parish funds

Father Kenneth Anderson violated “a number of core archdiocesan policies,” Cardinal Blase Cupich told parishioners.

Thousands march for life in Prague amid police restrictions and pro-abortion protests

Organizers of the annual pro-life march in the Czech capital say police blocked access to Wenceslas Square and are considering a legal complaint.

India mourns priest-physician who transformed Kerala hospital, led blood donation movement

Father Francis Alappatt, a trained doctor who later entered the seminary, helped shape one of Kerala’s largest hospitals and pioneered a statewide blood donation initiative.

Leo XIV: True power comes from virtue, not strength

The pontiff discussed the legitimate exercise of authority in a message to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.

Pope Leo XIV reminds biblical scholars: Christ’s compassion toward all who suffer is ‘profound’

In a letter to the Pontifical Biblical Commission, which is meeting this week, Pope Leo XIV drew attention to Christ’s compassion for the sick and suffering.