Pope Leo XIV ends Africa tour

The final stop of the four-nation tour in Malabo was marked by a powerful rainstorm that cleared just as the Pope arrived in his covered popemobile.

Throughout his visit to Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea, Leo XIV adopted a confident global voice, criticizing 'neocolonial' powers and visiting a notorious prison to speak about dignity.

The tour has been described as a turning point for the 'quiet pope,' who used his platform to challenge both local tyrants and international policy.

He is now heading back to Rome after a voyage that has reshaped his public image.