On his second day in Algeria, Leo XIV, the first Augustinian pope, visited the archaeological site of ancient Hippo, modern-day Annaba, where once stood the church—“the Basilica of Peace”—where St. Augustine was bishop for 34 years.
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Reactions: President Trump lashes out at Pope Leo XIV
In a special America Media editors’ roundtable, Sam Sawyer, S.J., Ashley McKinless and Colleen Dulle break down President Trump’s unprecedented attack on Pope Leo XIV.
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Need a guide for deeper prayer? Pope Leo recommends a letter by St. Augustine
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV shared some of his favorite spiritual reading recommendations on the papal flight to Algeria, pointing to a particular letter by St. Augustine that he said provides wonderful tips for how to deepen prayer. Speaking with OSV News aboard the papal plane April 13 on the […]
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After Trump’s Leo rant, JD Vance says Vatican should ‘stick to matters of morality’
Speaking to Fox News April 13, Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, addressed Trump’s social media post, saying, “We can respect the pope, we certainly have a good relationship with the Vatican, but we’re also going to disagree on substantive questions from time to time.”
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Pope Leo in Algeria: ‘The future belongs to men and women of peace’
“The true struggle for liberation will be definitively won only when peace in our hearts has finally been achieved,” Leo said upon his arrival in Algeria.
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Trump is trying to distract us from Pope Leo’s calls for peace. Don’t take the bait.
If you are outraged—which would be both understandable and justifiable—by President Donald Trump’s social media attack last night on Pope Leo, take a moment to step back and follow the pope’s example rather than taking the president’s bait.
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Pope Leo says he has ‘no fear’ of Trump or preaching the Gospel
Pope Leo XIV said April 13 he has “no fear” of President Donald Trump’s administration in response to the president’s criticism Sunday night on Truth Social.
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Trump lambasts Pope Leo: ‘I’m not a fan.’
President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn’t think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is “doing a very good job” and that “he’s a very liberal person,” after suggesting that the pontiff should “stop catering to the Radical Left.”
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Pope Leo’s first trip to Africa: what you need to know
Pope Leo sets out on a 10-day visit to Africa on April 13. He will visit four countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.
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‘Enough of war!’: Full text of Pope Leo’s prayer for peace
Pope Leo at April 11 peace vigil: ’Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life.’