Vatican & World News

- Pope Leo XIV travels to the city of Mongomo in Equatorial Guinea to celebrate Mass and visit a school - On the eve of the last day of his apostolic journey to the African Continent, he also flies to the coastal city of Bata, where he spends time with prisoners, families and young people

- On his third day in Angola, Pope Leo travels to the northeastern city of Saurimo, where he visits the elderly at a care home - It’s also where he celebrates Mass for over 40,000 faithful, whom he encourages to move beyond divisions created by its war-scarred past - We look ahead to the Pope’s fourth and final leg of the visit as the people of Equatorial Guinea prepare to welcome him

- Pope Leo appeals for dialogue to end wars in Ukraine and Middle East. - The Pope encourages Angolans to go forward knowing Jesus is at their side during Mass in Luanda. - The President of the Episcopal Conference of Cameroon reflects on what happens after a Papal visit and the importance of taking action.

- Pope Leo urges national welfare systems to promote social responsibility and economic development. - Pope Leo’s Prayer Vigil for Peace on Saturday April 11 will include a Rosary with meditations from early Church Fathers - Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco shares the anticipation that is growing in Algeria in light of the Pope’s upcoming visit.

- Pope Leo will celebrate Easter Vigil this evening. - The Cuban government announces it granted pardons to over 2,000 prisoners in light of Holy Week. - The Easter Vigil is being celebrated for the first time in three years in the cathedral of Loikaw, in eastern Myanmar.