Vatican News – English

• Pope: As a pastor, I cannot be in favor of war; too many innocents have died
  On the return flight to Rome, Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists about his mission to proclaim the Gospel to all peoples, recalls child victims of the wars in Iran and Lebanon, condemns the death penalty, and insists on respect for international law. Read all  
• Cardinal Koovakad: Pope’s Africa visit shows religions are a privileged path to peace
  As Pope Leo XIV wraps up his Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, Cardinal George Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue reflects on the Pope’s proposal for religions to build justice, social stability, and peaceful coexistence among peoples. Read all  
• Pope Leo bids farewell to Equatorial Guinea, and with it, Africa
  Pope Leo XIV leaves Equatorial Guinea, bringing his third Apostolic Journey abroad to an end. Read all  
• Pope: Africa will enrich my life and ministry as Successor of Peter
  Pope Leo XIV bids farewell to Equatorial Guinea and, with it, all of Africa, as he celebrates Mass in Malabo Stadium, the final event of his 11-day Apostolic Journey to four African nations. Read all  
• Pope at Mass in Equatorial Guinea: 'Story of our lives finds meaning in Gospel'
  As he celebrates the final Mass of his Apostolic Journey to four African nations, Pope Leo XIV encourages the Church in Equatorial Guinea to carry on “the mission of Jesus’ first disciples with joy," highlighting the importance of allowing Scripture to reveal the meaning of our lives. Read all