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Pope Leo XIV Urges Dialogue as Fighting Escalates in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region

Pope Leo XIV has called on all sides in Ethiopia’s renewed Tigray conflict to choose dialogue, as fighting spreads across Tigray and neighboring Afar and Amhara regions. Speaking after his…

Africa News Now September 30, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Action as Ebola Outbreak Devastates DR Congo

Pope Leo XIV has called for a stronger international response to the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging governments and aid organizations to work closely with…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access in War-Torn Sudan

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for peace in Sudan, urging an immediate ceasefire and the creation of humanitarian corridors for civilians trapped by fighting in El Obeid, the…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Angola to End “Extractivism” and Tackle Inequality on Historic Visit

Pope Leo XIV has called on Angola’s leaders to break away from centuries of resource exploitation and build a more just and hopeful future, as he continued his multi-nation African…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Pope Leo Calls for Forgiveness in Algeria Amid Rising France Tensions

In his first official speech in Algiers, Pope Leo urged reconciliation and forgiveness while honoring victims of Algeria’s 1954–1962 war of independence from France. Speaking at the Algerian Martyrs Memorial,…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Begins Historic First-Ever Visit to Algeria on African Tour

Pope Leo XIV has begun a landmark visit to Algeria, becoming the first pontiff to travel to the country as part of an 11-day African tour focused on interfaith dialogue…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Appeals for Peace Amid Rising Violence in Nigeria

Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to escalating violence in Nigeria, following deadly attacks in Kaduna state that have left scores dead and dozens abducted. Speaking after Sunday’s…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV to Visit Angola in Africa Tour, First Papal Visit Since 2023

Pope Leo XIV is planning a visit to Africa that will include Angola, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday, marking the first papal trip to the continent since Pope Francis visited…

Africa News Now January 14, 2026