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Pope Leo XIV talks to journalists as he leaves his residence in Castel Gandolfo, on the outskirts of Rome, to return to the Vatican, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

Pope calls Trump threat against Iran ‘unacceptable, immoral’, Trump relents for now

Apr 8
Elise Ann Allen

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A different sort of ‘Catholic Moment’ in US politics

Apr 9
Christopher R. Altieri

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Crux Now Exclusive: Bishop Kukah wants to see the arc of justice bend toward Africa

Apr 7
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Logo and motto announced for Leo XIV’s June 6-12 visit to Spain

Apr 7
Crux Now Staff

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Pastors blessing Trump and asking God for war victory was shameful, says Spanish bishop

Pro-government demonstrators chant slogans as they hold Iranian flags and a poster of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a gathering after announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the war with the United States and Israel, at the Enqelab-e-Eslami, or Islamic Revolution, Square, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Credit: Vahid Salemi/AP.)

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Pastors blessing Trump and asking God for war victory was shameful, says Spanish bishop

Apr 9
Fionn Shiner

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A different sort of ‘Catholic Moment’ in US politics

Apr 9
Christopher R. Altieri

Children leave school in Dschang, Cameroon, on Dec. 1, 2024. (Credit: Robert Bociaga/AP.)

The Pope Effect: How a papal visit is sparking an infrastructure ‘miracle’ in Cameroon

Apr 9
Ngala Killian Chimtom

A Nigerian police officer stands guard during an event in Minna, Nigeria, on Dec. 22, 2025. (Credit: Sunday Alamba/AP.)

Attacks on 2 villages in northern Nigeria leave at least 20 people dead, residents say

Apr 9
Dyepkazah Shibayan,
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