Pope Leo XIV visits Africa

Pope Leo XIV's four-nation odyssey through Africa represents a strategic shift in the Vatican's focus toward the Global South.

The journey includes stops in Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, where the pontiff will address complex issues such as polygamy and interfaith dialogue.

The visit to Muslim-majority Algeria is being framed as a milestone for religious reconciliation.

As Catholicism booms across the continent, Leo's presence aims to strengthen ties with a demographic that is increasingly central to the faith's global trajectory.