Junno Arocho Esteves

Pope Leo XIV thanked the people of Spain’s Canary Islands after authorities allowed a cruise ship carrying passengers exposed to hantavirus to dock in Tenerife. osvnews.com/pope-leo-thank…

A photo showing an Israeli soldier appearing to desecrate a statue of the Virgin Mary in Lebanon has sparked renewed outrage over anti-Christian incidents tied to the ongoing regional conflict. osvnews.com/israeli-soldie…

One year ago today. Unreal experience to witness Pope Leo XIV's election.

Spain-apostolic-trip-will-be-iconic ☀️Corpus Christi procession through the streets of Madrid led by Pope Leo XIV ⚽️meeting with the diocese of Madrid at Bernabeu soccer stadium ☀️inaugurating Jesus Christ tower of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona … are only three of events included in a packed papal schedule. The Vatican released the official schedule for a seven-day trip that will take the pontiff to Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands for meetings with Spain’s royal family and political leaders, as well as migrants, prisoners, young people and Catholic communities across the country. Here is the detailed report from @jae_journalist @OSVNews that you don’t want to miss. Fot. Lola Gomez/CNS osvnews.com/pope-to-lead-c…

The official schedule for Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic visit to Spain includes public Masses, a Corpus Christi procession in Madrid, a visit to Barcelona's Sagrada Família, and stops at migrant reception centers in the Canary Islands. osvnews.com/pope-to-lead-c…

‼️French bishops JUST announced that Pope Leo wants to come to France in September -- to Paris and Lourdes. “ Leo XIV has expressed, on several occasions, the great esteem he holds for our country and its spiritual history,” Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline said. “I have had several working sessions with the pope, including one last week, during which we drafted a program. His visit would be an opportunity to share with the Pope what our Church is experiencing in France and to be encouraged by his words. ” The proposed itinerary includes a visit by Pope Leo XIV to Paris and Lourdes. "Pending official confirmation from the Holy See regarding this apostolic journey, the bishops of France invite all the faithful to include in their prayers the preparation for this event," the French bishops conference said today. The announcement follows an April audience of President Emmanuel Macron with Pope Leo. fot. Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media.

Historic Catholic church in Mozambique destroyed in „scene of terror” attack ⁦@jae_journalist⁩ ⁦@OSVNews⁩ osvnews.com/historic-catho…

Israeli authorities arrested a suspect in the violent assault of a French nun in Jerusalem, an incident that’s drawing international concern. osvnews.com/suspect-arrest…

Christians in the Holy Land are dwindling under the pressures of war, economic hardship and emigration, according to a leading Benedictine abbot. osvnews.com/benedictine-ab…

It was an honour to meet and pray with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex this morning. I’m deeply grateful for his gracious welcome at the Apostolic Palace. In the years to come, I will remain united with the Pope in prayer – for peace in our world, for justice, and for every person to discover the fullness of life that God offers. The ecumenical pilgrimage is always one we make together, as a fellowship of Christians seeking the unity for which Christ prayed. Your Holiness, as your sister in Christ, in a spirit of prayer, friendship, and hope, I commend our shared journey into the hands of God. You can read my address to Pope Leo XIV here: archbishopofcanterbury.org/news/archbisho…

Pope Leo XIV said Catholics and Anglicans must keep pursuing unity, even as new divisions complicate the path to full communion. osvnews.com/anglicans-cath…

Priests are called each day to leave the doors of the Church open to a “suffering humanity” in need and not “be an obstacle to those who wish to enter,” Pope Leo XIV told 10 deacons just before ordaining them to the priesthood. osvnews.com/pope-leo-to-ne…

Pope Leo XIV wrapped up an 11-day visit to Africa with a vibrant Mass in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, urging Catholics to find strength, justice and hope in the Gospel and the sacraments. osvnews.com/gospel-message…

#PopeLeoXIV arrives in Malabo Stadium as thousands dressed in the white and yellow colors of the Vatican flag greet him with cheers. #PopeinEquatorialGuinea

On the first anniversary of Pope Francis' death, Pope Leo XIV praised his predecessor's "courageous witness" as a lasting gift to the Church. osvnews.com/mass-at-basili…

One year later, Pope Francis’ nurse remembers him as ‘a second father’ americamagazine.org/news/2026/04/2…

Cardinals and bishops concelebrating at Mass on the first anniversary of #PopeFrancis death, gather around his tomb at Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major. Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, archpriest of the basilica, recited the following prayer: "Lord, God, Father of life. If our eyes come to rest at the threshold of the tomb, our heart knows that hope does not disappoint, because your Spirit has filled us with your love, which is stronger than death. Grant your servant, Pope Francis, to share fully in the triumph of the Resurrection, and grant that we may walk steadfastly in the way of your word, so as to come to you, source of life. Through Christ our Lord."

One year ago today, the world lost #PopeFrancis. Grateful for the brief moments I was able to share with him during my time covering his papacy. Requiescat in pace.

A year has passed since Pope Francis' death, but I have been thinking about how Francis understood his legacy and how he worked to ensure it would outlive him for 5 years. In this article I attempt to capture how Francis viewed his legacy over time. religionnews.com/2026/04/21/pop…

On the first anniversary of the birth into heaven of our dear #PopeFrancis, his words and actions remain written in our hearts. We carry on his legacy by always proclaiming the joy of the Gospel, announcing God’s mercy, and promoting fraternity among all men and women.