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A file image of Pope Leo XIV.
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Pope Leo begins an ambitious 10-day tour of four countries in Africa on Monday (April 13, 2026), urging global leaders to address needs on the continent where more than a fifth of the world’s Catholics live.
The first U.S. pope heads to Algeria for two days before continuing to Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea in a whirlwind tour to 11 cities and towns, traversing nearly 18,000 km (11,185 miles) over 18 flights.
Published – April 13, 2026 08:01 am IST
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Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent’s needs
