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Pope Leo XIV Visits Angola

Pope Leo XIV Visits Angola

As the first American pope, Leo XIV's visit to the oil-rich nation of Angola carries significant weight for the country's large Catholic population.

Upon arrival, he condemned the 'logic of extractivism' and the social disasters it often brings to developing nations.

The visit follows a massive Mass in Cameroon, where over 100,000 people gathered to hear his message of peace and non-violence.

While in Angola, the Pope will meet with political leaders and civil society groups to discuss sustainable development and poverty reduction.

Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
Angola
Country on the west coast of Southern Africa
Cameroon
Sovereign state in West-Central Africa
Vatican City
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
Luanda
Capital of Angola