Pope Leo ends Africa tour

In a series of high-profile events across Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV used his platform to denounce the 'obscene' approach of modern regimes to waging war.

His visit culminated in a prison visit in Bata and an open-air liturgy for 30,000 worshippers, where he urged for hope and liberation through faith.

The Chicago-born pope's assertive global voice has drawn sharp rebukes from the White House, with President Trump suggesting the pontiff 'get his act together'.

Despite the political friction, the tour has been hailed as a significant moment for the Catholic Church's identity in the Global South.