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Pope Leo XIV Begins Africa Tour

Pope Leo XIV Begins Africa Tour

The pontiff's tour includes stops in Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, covering nearly 18,000 kilometers over 18 flights.

In Algiers, he will honor St. Augustine, the locally born theologian who inspired his religious spirituality.

The visit comes at a time of global conflict, with the Pope using his platform to urge leaders to address poverty and displacement.

Despite the historic nature of the trip, it has been partially overshadowed by public criticism from President Donald Trump regarding the Pope's stance on the Iran war.

Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
Algeria
Country in North Africa
Algiers
Capital city of Algeria
Cameroon
Sovereign state in West-Central Africa
Angola
Country on the west coast of Southern Africa