Pope Leo XIV will visit Algeria on April 13, the first stop of his African tour
Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Algeria as the first stop of his African tour on April 13, 2026, during which he aims to foster dialogue with the Muslim community.
Ultratraditionalist Catholics Test Leo XIV, Who Wavers
The ultratraditionalist Catholic group Society of St. Pius X plans to ordain bishops without papal permission, putting Pope Leo XIV in a challenging position ahead of a July 1 deadline.
Calendar: Who Celebrates Today, February 20, 2026
Today, February 20, 2026, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Leo the Wonderworker, Bishop of Catania, along with various saints and martyrs known for their faith and piety.
The next trips of the Pope in Italy announced: from Lampedusa to Pompeii, from Rimini to Assisi
Pope Leo XIV has announced his upcoming trips to various cities in Italy, including Lampedusa, Pompeii, Rimini, and Assisi, scheduled between May and August this year.
Calendar of Saints: Who Celebrates Today, February 18, 2026
On February 18, 2026, the Orthodox Church honors Saint Leo Pope of Rome and several notable saints and hierarchs for their faith and spiritual courage.
Pope at Saint Peter's for the Angelus of Saint Stephen: "Support persecuted Christians"
On the feast day of Saint Stephen, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the deeper meaning of Christmas and the Christian testimony in a world filled with uncertainty, suffering, and conflict, urging the faithful to support persecuted Christians.