Pope Leo’s Africa tour

The tour will take the Pope to countries where more than a fifth of the world's Catholics live, focusing on poverty, climate change, and regional stability.

Vatican officials stated that the mission is intended to spotlight a continent vital to the Church's future survival.

During his journey, the Pope is expected to meet with global leaders to urge increased aid and attention to African development.

His outspoken views on international conflicts have inspired American cardinals to speak out against the current administration's foreign and domestic policies.