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Pope Leo XIV's Africa tour
The four-nation trip will also include stops in Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, reflecting the shift of the Catholic Church's center of gravity toward the continent.
The Vatican frames the mission as a 'Lewis and Clark-like' scientific and spiritual expedition to strengthen the faith in a region where Catholicism is booming.
During the tour, the 70-year-old pontiff is expected to face complex debates over polygamy and regional security.
Pope Leo has also used his Sunday address to call for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, expressing his 'moral obligation' to protect civilians caught in the crossfire.