Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs
The Hindu·1h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Pope Leo begins a ten-day tour of Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea on April 13, 2026. He will visit eleven cities and towns, traveling nearly 18,000 kilometers across eighteen flights. The Pope aims to highlight Africa's needs and urge global leaders to address them. Africa is home to over one-fifth of the world's Catholics.
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Pope LeoAfricaAlgeriaCameroonAngolaEquatorial GuineaApril 13 2026