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Pope Leo XIV On Nigeria: ‘Christians and Muslims Have Been Slaughtered’

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Leo answered questions from journalists as he left his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, to return to the Vatican after spending the day at the papal retreat, located 18 miles south of Rome.

'Unfortunately, many Christians have died, and I think it’s very, it’s important to seek a way for the government, with all peoples, to promote authentic religious freedom.'

Pope Leo XIV Urges Humane Treatment of Immigrants, Calls for Heeding U.S. Bishops’ Message

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The plenary assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops gets underway on Nov. 11, 2025, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. First row, left to right: Father Michael J.K. Fuller, general secretary; Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president, and Archbishop William E. Lori, vice president.

The Pope replied that immigrants must be treated with dignity even if they lack legal status.

Pope Leo XIV Encourages Stronger Climate Actions

Raimundo Pacco
The United Nations Climate Change Conference is taking place in Belém, Brazil, Nov. 6-21, 2025.

Leo XIV told the Catholic leaders that 'you have chosen hope and action over despair, building a global community that works together.'

How an American Missionary Empowered Bangladesh’s Christian Community

Stephan Uttom Rozario
Leaders of the Christian community lay wreaths at the grave of Father Charles Joseph Young at the Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Dhaka on Nov. 14, 2025.

The foundation seeks to create employment for poor and educated unemployed youth via skills training, educational support, and research.