Ludovic Lado: The Catholic Church in Africa continues to ... Gradually, with its growing demographic weight, Africa will probably have more influence in the Church, and it will most likely slow ...

I never thought I’d live to see an American pope. And yet, here we are: Pope Leo, a humble son of Chicago, a scholar steeped ...

Since taking over SECAM in 2022, the Congolese cardinal has worked to unify the Catholic Church across Africa, traveling constantly and earning a close rapport with Pope Francis. He symbolizes a ...

One of the most unifying elements of the Medieval Period was the Roman Catholic Church. All classes and ranks of people, whether that be nobles, peasants or tradesmen, were profoundly affected by the ...

African and European bishops say European leaders are prioritizing their own countries' benefits from African land deals, ahead of creating a system that is equitable and positive for African ...

“Augustinian” is the word most often used to describe the cast of mind of Pope Leo XIV. He used it himself in his first papal ...

His leadership of the Vatican’s Justice and Peace Council, his influence on ethical economic thought ... Vatican treat such traits as liabilities when found in African leaders? The Catholic Church is ...

Prior to becoming pope, Prevost has, on several occasions, openly criticised the current US administration – particularly on matters of migration policy. As a cardinal, he voiced concern over ...

The first American pope succeeds Francis, preaching peace while confronting Church divides and urgent global crises.

The faithful in Los Angeles, America’s most Catholic city, were delighted — and a little stunned — to learn a Chicago-born priest with deep roots in Peru had been elected to lead the world’s 1.4 ...

Here are some of the challenges that Leo will face as he takes up the mantle of Pope. The world will be watching to see ...

They represent Catholicism’s growing presence in Africa, Asia ... Why does the pope matter beyond the Catholic Church?Though the pope leads a religious institution, his influence extends far beyond it ...