Africa

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?
Niwa Limbu

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
Thomas Edwards

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
The Catholic Herald

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
The Catholic Herald

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
The Catholic Herald

Cathedral of new Nigerian diocese destroyed in fire

St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral in Wukari, Nigeria, has been brought to rubble just four years after the Diocese of Wukari was established
The Catholic Herald