Africa represents the fastest-growing part of the Catholic Church. The pope’s 2026 journey will stop in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Algeria and Angola.
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Trump’s language of war is a dangerous fusion of militarism, religious fundamentalism, spectacle and authoritarian politics that is redefining how military power is justified and normalized.
Politicians from all three Abrahamic religions are using scripture to back their positions.
Accompaniment, rooted in modern Catholic social thought, calls for putting the needs of the most vulnerable first.
The Catholic Church’s teachings on ‘just war’ have guided leaders’ long history of opposing many military interventions.
Across nearly 2,000 years, popes have been involved in peace efforts – almost always on the sidelines. Can the papacy keep its independence in a polarised world?
From ancient Greek myths to Scripture and papal teachings, Christianity has long wrestled with hope.
During his visit to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV met several leaders of Christian communities and worked to promote cooperation between Christians and Muslims.
The pope shared his four favorite films, and spoke to Hollywood heavyweights about why cinemagoing matters so much in the world today.
The term ‘pro-life’ can seem simple – but how Americans and advocacy groups interpret it varies widely.
Van Gogh’s painting was inspired by French artist Jean-Francois Millet’s 1860 painting. But he transformed Millet’s composition into an image of hope.
Peruvians − including non-Catholics, some members of the LGBTQ+ community and others who are marginalized − also revere the Virgen de la Puerta.
The Rule of St. Augustine offered monks a firm structure for their daily lives of work and prayer, even before the mendicant order received papal approval in the 13th century.
The most recent Pope Leo’s writings about workers’ rights amid the Industrial Revolution form the foundation of modern Catholic social teachings.
Showing up in Rome is pragmatic statecraft, executed under Bernini’s colonnade, where religious and political figures have long mingled.
Before becoming the pope, Robert Prevost gained a degree in mathematics.
In choosing his motto and coat of arms, Leo references the Order of St. Augustine, to which he belongs. He uses the identifying symbol of Augustine, a heart pierced by an arrow.
Francis’ papacy honored Latin American Catholics killed for their social justice work, a theologian explains – and Leo may continue that legacy.
Repelled by American racism, thousands of free people of color bounced between New Orleans and Haiti in the 19th century.
Peruvians have celebrated the election of a man many knew as a missionary and bishop during his 2 decades of service in the South American country.
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