Pope Leo XIV ends Africa tour

During his four-nation voyage, history's first American pope denounced war in the Middle East and criticized the treatment of migrants as 'worse than house pets.' Leo also used his platform to condemn capital punishment and the rise of global despotism.

The trip has marked a significant shift in the papacy's global voice, with Leo adopting a more assertive and confrontational tone.

Upon his return to Rome, the Pope urged both the U.S. and Iran to return to the negotiating table.