Pope Leo XIV's Africa Tour

During a Mass in Douala that drew an estimated 120,000 worshippers, the Pope urged citizens to root out corruption and pursue lasting peace.

His visit to Angola will include a symbolic stop at a chapel linked to the historic slave trade, reflecting on his own heritage as the first American pope.

The trip has been overshadowed by a heated war of words with the White House over U.S. military policy in Iran.

Observers note that the conflict has emboldened the Pope to adopt a more combative and vocal moral leadership role on the global stage.