An Israeli soldier destroyed a statue of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion in a Catholic village in southern Lebanon, which prompted a criminal investigation by Israel and condemnations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Catholic leaders. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on April 19 confirmed the authenticity of a photo on social media showing one of its…

Pope Leo XIV continued his apostolic journey in Africa on April 20 in Angola, flying to Saurimo, where he visited a home for the elderly and celebrated Mass for more than 60,000 faithful. “There are erroneous motives for seeking Christ, particularly when he is considered to be a guru or a good luck charm,” the…

LUANDA, Angola — Pope Leo XIV on Monday thanked the Catholic Church in Angola for its long-standing witness in a nation still marked by the wounds of war, praising its efforts to help build the country on “the solid foundations of reconciliation and peace.” “Thank you also for your steadfast commitment to contribute to the…