Pope Leo XIV Visits Africa

The pontiff's visit to Cameroon drew over 100,000 people to a Mass where he urged citizens to reject violence and the 'logic of extractivism.' In Angola, he is expected to tackle the economic disparities of a nation rich in oil and rare-earth minerals but plagued by poverty.

His recent forceful rhetoric against 'tyrants' has been interpreted by some as a critique of U.S. foreign policy, though the Vatican maintains his message is purely pastoral.

This tour marks a significant moment for the Catholic Church as it seeks to strengthen its influence in sub-Saharan Africa.