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Pope Leo XIV gestures as he arrives to celebrate the final Mass of his apostolic journey to Africa at Malabo Stadium in Equatorial Guinea April 23, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)

Gospel message brings freedom, hope, pope says at final Mass in Equatorial Guinea

Junno Arocho Esteves|Apr 23, 2026|6 Min Read

Pope Leo XIV greets Catholics during Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mengomeyén, Equatorial Guinea, on Wednesday, April 22. (EWTN/Vatican Media)

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Pope tells people of Equatorial Guinea to take destiny 'into their own hands'

EWTN News|Apr 22, 2026|6 Min Read

Pope Leo XIV greets a man and young women as he attends a meeting with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News/Simone Risolutie, Vatican Media)

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What Pope Leo’s Africa trip is really about

Inés San Martín|Apr 21, 2026|6 Min Read

Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives to celebrate Mass at Saurimo esplanade in northeastern Angola April 20, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)

'Christ hears the cry of the people' in the face of evil, pope says at Mass near Angola's largest diamond mine

Courtney Mares|Apr 20, 2026|4 Min Read

A woman walks near her donkey cart transporting a barrel of water in the drought-stricken area of Higlo Kebele, Ethiopia, Feb. 8, 2022. As Lent starts Feb. 18, 2026, Catholic Church leaders in Eastern Africa are calling for increased attention on the millions of people suffering and needing relief aid, as a severe drought marches on in the region. (OSV News photo/Michael Tewelde, World Food Program via Reuters)

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As drought strikes hard, Church leaders in Eastern Africa call for Lenten prayers

Fredrick Nzwili|Feb 18, 2026|3 Min Read

A Congolese family displaced by the Islamic State-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces is pictured Aug. 31, 2025, in Mangaredjipa near Beni, Congo. (OSV News photo/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere, Reuters)

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Bishop Zaidan highlights 'solidarity' with African faithful amid conflict, crises

Gina Christian|Sep 25, 2025|3 Min Read

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Pew: Christianity up in sub-Saharan Africa, down worldwide due to those leaving the faith

Gina Christian|Jun 9, 2025|6 Min Read

A notice outside a clinic Jan. 28, 2025, states that Wits RHI Key Population Program in Cape Town, South Africa, is unable to provide services until further notice following a USAID notification to pause the program. As the United States paused foreign assistance to countries across the world, confusion, panic and desperation has gripped many organizations that benefit from the funds, including church-based groups. (OSV News photo/Esa Alexander, Reuters)

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African church organizations 'devastated' amid USAID shutdown, call for dialogue on program cuts

Fredrick Nzwili|Feb 19, 2025|4 Min Read

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After Vatican report, officials in Africa flag cultural challenges to safeguarding minors

Fredrick Nzwili|Nov 1, 2024|4 Min Read

A mother applies medication on the skin of her child who is under treatment for mpox at a health center near Goma, Congo, Aug. 19, 2024. The infectious disease caused by the mpox virus results in a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. (OSV News photo/Arlette Bashizi, Reuters)

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Congolese Catholic Church leaders concerned as mpox marches through country

Fredrick Nzwili|Aug 27, 2024|4 Min Read

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Cardinal: Without church, there would be 'no life, no hope and no future' for many Africans

Ngala Killian Chimtom|Jul 29, 2024|4 Min Read

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Despite the tensions, Africa and Pope Francis still need each other

John L. Allen Jr.|May 9, 2024|5 Min Read

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