Pope Leo XIV

Pope at Audience: Africa journey was a message of peace in times of war

30/04/2026   St Peter's Square, the Vatican

The Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome!

Today I would like to talk about the Apostolic Journey I made from 13 to 23 April, visiting four African countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.

Since the very beginning of my Pontificate, I have thought about a journey in Africa… Read more »

The Pope during Ordination: the priest’s service, is a ministry of communion

Holy Mass with priestly ordinations

26/04/2026   St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican

Homily by Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters,

My greetings go in particular to those who were just presented for ordination to the priesthood, your families, the priests of Rome, many of whom were ordained on this fourth Sunday of Easter, and to all present.

This Sunday is full of life! Although death surrounds us, Jesus’ promise is already coming true: “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (Jn 10:10)… Read more »

“No one is excluded from God’s love” – the Pope to people in prison

This happened during the Apostolic Journey

24/04/2026

Photo: Vatican News

“Ħadd mhu eskluż mill-imħabba t’Alla” hekk qal il-Papa Ljun XIV fil-ħabs ta’ Bata fil-Ginea Ekwatorjali fit-22 ta’ April waqt il-Vjaġġ Appostoliku tiegħu fl-Afrika.

Hekk kif daħal il-Papa l-priġunieri kollha bdew ikantaw u jiżfnu. Huma kantaw, “Nuestro Santo Padre, te damos gracias. Ora por nuestros pecados y nuestra Libertad,” li tfisser “Missier Qaddis nirringrazzjawk. Itlob għal dnubietna u għall-libertà tagħna.”

Il-Papa sema’ t-testimonjanza ta’ xi wħud minn dawk li kienu qed jiskontaw sentenza ta’ ħabs, li rringrazzjawh għaż-żjara tiegħu u esprimew ix-xewqa tagħhom għall-paċi, għar-rikonċiljazzjoni, u għal bidu ġdid… Read more »

Pope: Africa will enrich my life and ministry as Successor of Peter

Holy Mass

23/04/2026   Malabo Stadium, Equatorial Guinea

Homily by Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters,

I would like to begin by warmly greeting the local Church of Malabo, along with its pastor. At the same time, I send heartfelt condolences to the entire Archdiocesan community, the brother priests and the family members of your recently deceased Vicar General, Father Fortunato Nsue Esono, whom we remember in this Eucharistic celebration… Read more »

The Pope in Equatorial Guinea: the last country on the Apostolic Journey to Africa

The Pope will stay in Equatorial Guinea until April 23rd

21/04/2026

Photo: Vatican Media

Il-Papa Ljun XIV dalgħodu ħalla Angola għall-Guinea Ekwatorjali li huwa l-aħħar minn erba’ pajjiżi fil-Vjaġġ Appostoliku ta’ 11-il ġurnata fl-Afrika.

Fl-aħħar għodwa tiegħu f’Angola, il-Papa mexxa quddiesa privata fin-Nunzjatura Appostolika f’Luanda.

Huwa sellem lill-President Angolan João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço u rikeb fl-ajruplan għall-Ginea Ekwatorjali fid-9:19am ħin lokali.

Fit-tlett ijiem li kellu f’Angola, il-Papa żar tlett ibliet: Luanda, Muxima, u Saurimo… Read more »

Pope Leo: Promote a reconciled memory by educating everyone in harmony

Meeting with bishops, priests, deacons,consecrated men and women and pastoral workers

20/04/2026   The Parish of Our Lady of Fatima in Luanda, Angola

Message by Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers in the episcopate, priests,
consecrated men and women, catechists,
brothers and sisters!

I also greet the Capuchin Franciscan Fathers who are welcoming us to their house today. Thank you very much!

It is a great joy for me to meet with you. Thank you for your warm welcome! First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to all those who have worked to spread and continue to spread the Gospel in Angola… Read more »

Pope in Kilamba: Jesus walks beside the Church in Angola

Mass on the Third Sunday of Easter

19/04/2026   Kilamba, Angola

Homily by Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters,

I celebrate the Eucharist here among you with a grateful heart. Thanks be to God for this gift, and thank you for your warm welcome!

On this third Sunday of Easter, the Lord has spoken to us through the Gospel about the disciples on the road to Emmaus (cf. Lk 24:13-35)… Read more »

Pope in Douala: African youth must reject violence and corruption

17/04/2026   Japoma Stadium, Douala, Cameroon

Homily by Pope Leo XIV

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The Gospel we have heard (Jn 6:1-15) is the word of salvation for all humanity.  This Good News is proclaimed today throughout the world; for the Church in Cameroon, it resounds as a providential proclamation of God’s love and of our communion.

The Apostle John describes a large crowd (cf… Read more »

Pope Leo in Cameroon: Woe to those who manipulate religion for military or political gain

Meeting for Peace with the Comunity of Bamenda

16/04/2026   The Cathedral of St Joseph, Bamenda, Cameroon

Dear sisters and brothers,

It is a joy for me to be with you in this region that has suffered so greatly. As your testimonies have just demonstrated, the lived experience of suffering by your community has only made stronger your conviction that God has never abandoned us! In God, in his peace, we can always begin anew!

His Excellencythe Archbishop mentioned the prophecy that exclaims: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace!” (Is 52:7)… Read more »

Pope Leo in Cameroon: No one is ever forgotten

15/04/2026   Visit to the Ngul Zambia Children's Home,Cameroon

Message by Pope Leo XIV

Dear children, dear friends,

I am very happy to visit this orphanage, which has become your home. Here, above all, it is our Heavenly Father who welcomes you with love as his children. He wants to show you his tenderness and to draw you close to his heart. In his name, I too wish to do the same… Read more »