Pope Leo XIV concludes Africa tour

The first American-born Pope concluded his four-nation odyssey on Thursday, delivering a message of hope and liberation to thousands gathered in Malabo.

Throughout the tour, Leo XIV adopted a confident global voice, denouncing the humanitarian impact of the Middle East conflict and calling for an end to 'neocolonial' exploitation.

His visit to a notorious prison in Bata highlighted his focus on human dignity and the plight of the marginalized.

As he returns to Rome, the Pope's assertive stance has positioned him as a moral counterweight to the current political order in Washington.