Equatorial Guinea Joins Angola in Confirming Pope Leo XIV’s First African Journey as Pontiff
He emphasized that Pope Leo XIV would be received with the highest level of public engagement, stating, “Equatorial…
Kenyan Bishop-Elect Thanks Pope Leo XIV for Episcopal Appointment, Grateful for Archbishop’s Mentorship
Kisumu, 15 January, 2026 / 6:09 pm (ACI Africa). The Auxiliary Bishop-elect of Kisumu Catholic Archdiocese has expressed…
Vatican Secretary for Relations with States at Rome Event
During his address to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See, the pontiff denounced that “by turning…
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Coadjutor Bishop for Senegal’s Kolda Catholic Diocese
Kolda, 13 January, 2026 / 11:40 pm (ACI Africa). Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Joseph Francis Badji…
Pope Leo XIV Baptizes 20 Infants, Tells Parents Faith is “more than necessary”
Reflecting on the Gospel account of Jesus’ baptism, Leo said the Lord chooses to be found where people…
Taiwan halts F-16 training missions after pilot and fighter jet go missing
Taiwan’s air force has suspended training missions for its F-16 fleet and ordered maintenance and inspections as it…
Vatican Prefect Calls Superiors in Africa to Be Bridges of Healing, Hope in 2026
COMSAM is a Vatican-endorsed confederation that the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) established in…
Pope Leo XIV Meets Tiniest Members of the Flock — Babies: Photos
By Francesca Pollio Fenton Vatican City, 25 December, 2025 / 5:00 pm (ACI Africa). Pope Leo XIV has…
Pope Leo XIV appoints Illinois bishop as next archbishop of New York
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as the next archbishop of New…
Malawian Priest says Vatican Appointment as National Delegate for World Children’s Day 2026 is Good news for Church
“Your contribution will encourage wider participation by the dioceses, helping to make each one an active part of…
Pope Leo XIV Rejects Transhumanism in Vatican Address
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday rejected technological promises to indefinitely prolong human existence — such as those proposed…
Excitement Builds for Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Turkey
With the countdown underway for Pope Leo XIV’s first official journey outside Italy, excitement is building across Turkey’s…