Pope Leo XIV Embarks on Africa Trip

Starting Monday, the Pontiff will engage in a series of high-profile meetings and masses across the fastest-growing Catholic region in the world.

The trip is expected to address complex issues, including regional security, the role of local traditions like polygamy, and the humanitarian impact of ongoing conflicts.

Pope Leo has recently issued strong pleas for peace in the Middle East, which he is likely to reiterate during his travels.

This marks his fourth foreign trip since his papacy began, signaling a strategic shift in the Church's focus toward the Global South.