Africa

Pope warns against treating Christ as ‘a guru or a good luck charm’

Pope Leo XIV warns that Christ must be followed in a spirit of justice

Pope Leo XIV tells Angola’s young people to build a more just and peaceful world

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Pope Leo warns against mixing Catholic faith with ‘esoteric’ beliefs in Cameroon

Pope Leo has cautioned Catholics in Cameroon against blending the Faith with “esoteric or Gnostic” traditions

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Pope Leo to visit Angola as African tour continues

Pope Leo XIV will travel to Angola this weekend, with Mass in Kilamba and a visit to the Marian shrine at Muxima marking the next stage of his African journey

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Pope Leo brings ceasefire to Cameroon

Pope Leo XIV begins his Cameroon visit as separatist groups announce a temporary halt in fighting, with the Pontiff urging peace and political responsibility

Pope Leo’s visit to Algiers’ Grand Mosque and the question of Islam

Pope Leo’s visit to Algiers’ Grand Mosque raises a question for Catholics: what is the proper relationship with Islam?

Pope Leo visits ancient Hippo in homage to St Augustine

Pope Leo visits ancient Hippo in Annaba, tracing the life of St Augustine and marking the most personal moment of his Algeria trip

Pope Leo begins first Africa visit with programme in Algeria

Pope Leo XIV begins his first Apostolic Journey to Africa with meetings in Algeria, including civil authorities, religious leaders and the local Catholic community

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Nigerian bishops: “No one is safe in Nigeria today” as they meet with the Holy Father

Nigerian bishops have told the Holy Father that “no one is safe” as violence, killings and kidnappings continue to target Christians across the country

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Vatican reveals themes and symbols for Pope Leo XIV’s Africa journey

The Vatican has released the official themes and imagery for Pope Leo XIV’s Africa journey, in what will be his longest international trip so far

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