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Pope Leo XIV visits the nursing home of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Annaba, Algeria, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, on the second day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP via Pool.)

Separatists in Cameroon announce a 3-day pause in fighting for pope’s visit

Apr 15
Ngala Killian Chimtom,
Mark Banchereau, Associated Press

People walk on the road near Kibumba, north of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, as they flee fighting in North Kivu, May 24, 2022. (Credit: Moses Sawasawa/AP.)

Islamic State-backed rebels killed 89 people in multiple attacks in eastern Congo, UN says

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Justin Kabumba,
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Pakistan plays pivotal role in Iran peace agreement

Jun 15
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Bishop of newest diocese in Bangladesh takes the long view

Jun 15
Stephan Uttom Rozario

Ahead of runoff, Church concerned about political violence in Colombia

Jun 15
Eduardo Campos Lima

Pope prays for victims of earthquake in Philippines

Jun 14
Crux Now Staff

Worshippers receive communion during a Mass in the crypt of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Credit: Emilio Morenatti/AP.)

Being Catholic is great, but the paperwork …

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Charles Collins

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Ahead of runoff, Church concerned about political violence in Colombia

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