Pope Leo XIV Africa tour to spotlight conflict, justice and inequality
Pope Leo XIV's African Tour Scheduled for April
Pope Leo XIV's African Tour Scheduled for April
Pope Leo XIV will embark on a significant tour of Africa starting on Thu, Apr 13, 2023. The itinerary includes visits to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, where the Pope will conduct seven masses and deliver eleven speeches.
The tour will commence in Algiers, Algeria, where Pope Leo XIV will meet with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. He will also celebrate mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa, marking a historic first visit by a pope to this nation.
In Cameroon, the Pope will engage with President Paul Biya and travel to Bamenda, a city affected by separatist tensions, to advocate for peace.
Pope Leo XIV's African Tour Scheduled for April Pope Leo XIV will embark on a significant tour of Africa starting on Thu, Apr 13, 2023.
The Angola segment will address topics such as corruption, inequality, and resource conflicts. In Luanda, the Pope will engage with diplomats and visit various religious and social institutions.
The tour will conclude in Equatorial Guinea, where Pope Leo XIV will visit Malabo, Mongomo, and Bata. Activities include meetings with clergy, a visit to a technology school, and prayers at a memorial for victims of a 2021 explosion.
This marks Pope Leo XIV's third international journey since taking office in 2025, highlighting the Vatican's commitment to addressing issues of interfaith dialogue, peacebuilding, and social inequality in Africa.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
