Pope Leo’s Forceful Africa Tour

The American-born pope has adopted a notably forceful speaking style during his maiden African journey, challenging longstanding authoritarian regimes.

In Angola, he addressed hundreds of thousands of faithful, warning that humanity's future is 'tragically compromised' by exploitation.

His visit to Equatorial Guinea, led by the world's longest-serving president, Teodoro Obiang, is seen as a major diplomatic challenge.

The tour has also been marked by a poignant tribute to his predecessor, Pope Francis, on the first anniversary of his death.