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US Bishop’s chairman on Doctrine clarifies Just War Theory
Posted on 04/15/2026 11:24 AM ()
Bishop James Massa issues a statement in response to public comments regarding the Church’s teaching on war and peace
Pope at orphanage in Cameroon: No one is ever forgotten
Posted on 04/15/2026 10:44 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV visits the Ngul Zamba Orphanage in Yaoundé, and encourages children who have faced hardship to see themselves as part of a loving family, thanking caregivers for their dedicated service.
Indonesia: Nico Syukur Dister remembered for his legacy of faith
Posted on 04/15/2026 10:05 AM ()
Theologian, philosopher, and missionary priest Fr. Nico Syukur Dister, OFM, is remembered for his enduring contribution to theology, philosophy, and religious life in Indonesia.
Pope to Cameroonian Authorities: Peace ‘must be embraced and lived'
Posted on 04/15/2026 09:50 AM ()
During his first official event in Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace, justice, and a renewed commitment to the common good, highlighting that peace “must not be reduced to a slogan.”
Kenya to host 21st AMECEA Plenary Assembly
Posted on 04/15/2026 07:58 AM ()
The Catholic Church in Kenya is preparing to host the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences of Eastern Africa, a significant ecclesial gathering that will bring together bishops from across eastern and parts of southern Africa for reflection on the Church’s mission in the region.
Pope Leo XIV lands in Cameroon for second leg of his Apostolic Journey
Posted on 04/15/2026 07:40 AM ()
After kicking off his apostolic journey to the African Continent in Algeria, Pope Leo XIV’s lands in Cameroon on Wednesday, April 15, beginning the second leg of his pilgrimage that will take him also to Angola and Equatorial Guinea.
Pope: Algeria visit a ‘special blessing’ and opportuntity to promote dialogue
Posted on 04/15/2026 06:34 AM ()
Aboard the papal plane bound for Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV reflects on his Apostolic Journey to Algeria, calling it a “special blessing for me personally” and a “wonderful opportunity to continue to build bridges and promote dialogue.”
Popes and wars in the contemporary era
Posted on 04/15/2026 06:00 AM ()
Faced with the destructive power of modern weapons, it is very difficult to speak, as was done in past centuries, of the possibility of a ‘just war.’ As early as 1963, Pope John XXIII, in 'Pacem in Terris,' wrote that in the atomic age it becomes almost impossible to think that war can be considered an instrument of justice. In this same spirit stands Pope Leo XIV, who is making peace one of the central themes of his pontificate.
Archbishop Lhernould: Pope's Algeria visit invited us to fraternity, a remedy for peace
Posted on 04/15/2026 02:26 AM ()
At the conclusion of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Algeria, Archbishop Nicolas Lhernould, president of the North African Conference of Bishops, recalls that the Pope's visit was inspired by St. Augustine and saw him meet people with faith, simplicity, and humility.
Pope bids farewell to Algeria, takes off for Cameroon
Posted on 04/15/2026 02:19 AM ()
After a brief visit to a Church-run orphanage in Algiers, Pope Leo XIV boards the papal plane at the conclusion of his Apostolic Journey to Algeria and flies to Cameroon for the second leg of his visit to four African nations.