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PHOTOS: Highlights from Pope Leo XIV’s first full day in Cameroon

The Holy Father will ultimately spend several days in Cameroon before heading on to Angola and then Equatorial Guinea during his first apostolic journey to Africa.

Punk legend Patti Smith, Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao to represent Vatican at Venice Biennale

The exhibition by the Dicastery for Culture and Education features the work of contemporary artists in various fields, inspired by the life and spiritual legacy of St. Hildegard of Bingen.

Police reveal bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo XIV’s brother

The bomb threat was determined to be “unsubstantiated,” according to law enforcement.

Pope Leo XIV in Cameroon says ‘the time has come’ to rebuild peace

The pope urged Cameroonians to reject resignation and obey God over “earthly ways of thinking.”

Pope Leo XIV in Cameroon urges Christians and Muslims to heal wounds of conflict

At a peace gathering in Bamenda’s Cathedral, the pope praised interreligious solidarity and urged a “true conversion” away from war.

Pope Benedict XVI’s centenary celebrations planned across the globe in 2027

A series of events will take place in 2027 marking the centenary of the birth of the late pope, honoring his legacy and his extensive contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology.

Pope Leo XIV urges authorities in Cameroon to invest in youth

On the first day of his trip to Cameroon, the Holy Father appealed to authorities to invest in young people calling youth the nation's "greatest asset and a key to its future."

Lawmaker calls for allowing crucifix symbol on veterans’ headstones

Nearly 50 lawmakers, including Rep. Greg Steube, R-Florida, are urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to make the change.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV continues papal trip in Algeria, Cameroon

The Holy Father spent several days touring Algeria and meeting with Catholics and religious leaders before heading south to the Cameroonian capital of Yaoundé.

Bishop Báez on Nicaragua: ‘The people’s wounds will be scars healed by the love of God’

The exiled auxiliary bishop of Managua pointed out that the wounds suffered today will be a reminder of a painful past, but like the wounds of the risen Christ will be made glorious.