Africa

“The disappearance of Father Luke Yugue three years ago … shows how fragile the lives of people are in the hands of the powerful.”

The pope’s visit “was a unique moment. For once, the whole country halted, revealing a deep sense of joy and a longing for peace and justice.”

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV said on the papal plane April 23 that the Holy See does not approve of formalized blessings of same-sex couples, …

“Today, Africa is called to contribute significantly to the holiness and missionary character of the Christian people,” the pope said.

Pope Leo was greeted with cheers from the people attending the Mass, many of whom were dressed in the Vatican’s white and yellow colors.

MONGOMO, Equatorial Guinea (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in the second-largest Catholic Church in Africa April 22, telling Catholics in the oil-rich nation that “the future of …

“I primarily come to Africa as a pastor … to be with and to celebrate with, to encourage and accompany, all of the Catholics throughout Africa.”

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV arrived April 21 in Equatorial Guinea, the fourth and final country of his 11-day apostolic journey in Africa, where the pope …

Communities across the continent are pressing the Church to take a clearer stand on the human and environmental cost of mining.

Flying over the west coast of central Africa on April 21, Pope Leo XIV paused to honor his predecessor on the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, remembering the Argentine …