Switzerland: four bishops ordained by breakaway group despite Pope’s appeal

02 Jul 2026
On 1 July thousands of people gathered in Écône, Switzerland, to witness the ordination of four new bishops by the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo…

Equatorial Guinea: Pope urges leaders to commit to justice

24 Apr 2026
During a visit to Equatorial Guinea, the last leg of his apostolic journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV urged national leaders to commit to justice, peace, and responsible leadership. Reflecting on themes drawn…

Algeria: Leo is the first pope to visit ancient Hippo

16 Apr 2026
During a visit to Algeria, Pope Leo XIV, the first Augustinian pope, has made a historic journey to Annaba, the site of ancient Hippo where Saint Augustine once ministered. Addressing a small Christian…

USA: Trump criticises Pope Leo, deletes image of himself as Jesus

16 Apr 2026
Donald Trump has faced huge criticism after posting and then deleting an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ. The image, shared without explanation, drew backlash from both critics and some supporters, who…

Israel / Gaza: attack on hospital condemned, famine officially declared, Pope’s plea

29 Aug 2025
A deadly double strike on a hospital in Gaza has drawn sharp international condemnation. At least twenty people were killed, including five journalists and four health workers, when two consecutive strikes targeted the…

DR Congo: Catholics celebrate as Pope beatifies local customs official

20 Jun 2025
On 15 June Catholics in Goma and across the Congo rejoiced as Floribèrt Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, a Congolese customs official, was beatified by Pope Leo XIV in Rome. Kositi was kidnapped and…