Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with 120,000 people in Cameroon: ‘Bring the bread of life to your neighbors’ April 17, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for more than 120,000 people in Cameroon’s largest city on April 17, urging “beloved children of the African continent” to share God’s love by feeding the hungry and offering the spiritual nourishment of “the bread of life.”
Trump says he has ‘right to disagree’ with Pope Leo, meeting him not ‘necessary’ April 17, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House April 16 that he does not see a meeting with Pope Leo XIV as “necessary” after the president lashed out at the pontiff on social media and in verbal remarks over the pontiff’s opposition to the Iran war over the course of several days starting April 12.
Investigation ‘ongoing’ in false bomb threat at home of Pope Leo’s brother April 17, 2026By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The police chief of a southwest suburb of Chicago, where one of Pope Leo XIV’s brothers lives, confirmed to OSV News that his department is conducting “an ongoing and active investigation” of an unsubstantiated bomb threat at John Prevost’s house.
Trump administration ends contract with Miami Catholic Charities to shelter unaccompanied minors April 16, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The Trump administration has canceled an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami for sheltering unaccompanied migrant children, leaving just three months to place an unspecified number of children.
At Cameroonian orphanage, Pope Leo tells children they can always find a friend in Jesus April 16, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV brought joy to 64 orphaned and abandoned children on the evening of April 15 when he visited the Ngul Zamba orphanage in Cameroon, blessing the children and assuring them that despite their suffering, Jesus “cares especially for children like you.”
‘We can always begin anew’: Pope Leo leads peace meeting in heart of Cameroon’s conflict zone April 16, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A religious sister in Cameroon who was kidnapped just a few months ago by separatists and held hostage for three days in the bush was among those who shared her testimony with Pope Leo XIV April 16 in an emotional peace meeting in Cameroon’s northwest city of Bamenda, a region marred by years of separatist violence.
Americans continue to feel drawn to Pope Leo, first American pontiff, a year after election April 16, 2026By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A year into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV is still enjoying popularity and rockstar-like fame, especially in Chicago, his hometown. Beyond the pop-culture interest, some of the faithful told OSV News his message of peace, dedication to the faith and outreach to young people have stood out.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Cameroon as ‘a servant of dialogue’ amid violent separatist conflict April 16, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon on April 15, delivering a forceful appeal for peace to a nation scarred by years of separatist violence, telling the country’s leaders that “there is such a hunger and thirst for justice” as thousands lined the streets of the capital to welcome him.
US bishops’ doctrine chair defends Church’s just war tradition after Vance comments April 16, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Shortly after Vice President JD Vance appeared to warn Pope Leo XIV to “be careful” when speaking about theology and taking issue with his description of the U.S. conflict in Iran as unjust, the U.S. bishops’ point-man on doctrine issued a forceful statement on the Church’s teaching about just war theory.
Catholic groups slam Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo, a ‘shepherd’ of souls, not a politician April 16, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A number of Catholic organizations are speaking out in defense of Pope Leo XIV, as President Donald Trump doubled down on his harsh criticism of Pope Leo XIV — with Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic convert, also claiming the pope should “be careful when he talks about matters of theology” in criticizing the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran.
Vatican foundation announces global events to honor Benedict XVI ahead of 2027 centenary April 15, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation announced a series of initiatives across several continents that will take place throughout 2026 to mark the centenary of Pope Benedict XVI’s birth.
Pro-life groups urge DOJ to stop opposing state abortion pill lawsuits April 15, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A coalition of 78 pro-life groups sent a letter to acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Department of Justice to stop asking courts to dismiss or pause state lawsuits to roll back the Biden administration’s eased restrictions on mifepristone.
