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Pope Leo’s trip to Africa

by OSV News
Pope Leo XIV amid faithful, on the day he led those gathered at the "Mama Muxima" Shrine in praying the rosary during his apostolic journey in Africa, in Muxima, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)

Pope Leo XIV will travel to four countries on the continent of Africa April 13-23. Here’s what you need to know.

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People hold rosaries ahead of the rosary prayer led by Pope Leo XIV at the "Mama Muxima" Shrine, during his apostolic journey in Africa, in Muxima, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
People hold rosaries ahead of the rosary prayer led by Pope Leo XIV at the "Mama Muxima" Shrine, during his apostolic journey in Africa, in Muxima, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV leads the rosary at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Muxima in Muxima, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV leads the rosary at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Muxima in Muxima, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV looks out of the window of the helicopter on his way to pray the rosary at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Muxima in Muxima, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV looks out of the window of the helicopter on his way to pray the rosary at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Muxima in Muxima, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV amid faithful, on the day he led those gathered at the "Mama Muxima" Shrine in praying the rosary during his apostolic journey in Africa, in Muxima, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV amid faithful, on the day he led those gathered at the "Mama Muxima" Shrine in praying the rosary during his apostolic journey in Africa, in Muxima, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV leads the rosary at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Muxima in Muxima, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV leads the rosary at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Muxima in Muxima, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV receives flowers to be put under the statue of Mary inside the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Muxima, during his apostolic journey in Africa, in Muxima, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV receives flowers to be put under the statue of Mary inside the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Muxima, during his apostolic journey in Africa, in Muxima, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Members of the clergy hold vessels containing the Eucharist as Pope Leo XIV leads a holy Mass during his apostolic journey to Africa in Kilamba, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Cesar Muginga, Reuters)
Members of the clergy hold vessels containing the Eucharist as Pope Leo XIV leads a holy Mass during his apostolic journey to Africa in Kilamba, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News photo/Cesar Muginga, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV offers his blessing to some women at Sunday Mass April 19, 2026 in Kilamba, Angola, during his apostolic journey in the country. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV offers his blessing to some women at Sunday Mass April 19, 2026 in Kilamba, Angola, during his apostolic journey in the country. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV leads a Holy Mass during his apostolic journey in Africa, in Kilamba, Luanda province, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV leads a Holy Mass during his apostolic journey in Africa, in Kilamba, Luanda province, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV leads a Holy Mass during his apostolic journey in Africa, in Kilamba, Luanda province, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV leads a Holy Mass during his apostolic journey in Africa, in Kilamba, Luanda province, Angola, April 19, 2026. (OSV News/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV greets a child as he travels in Luanda, Angola, during his apostolic journey in the country April 18, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV greets a child as he travels in Luanda, Angola, during his apostolic journey in the country April 18, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV gestures to people as he begins his apostolic journey to Angola, in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026. (OSV News photo/Cesar Muginga, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV gestures to people as he begins his apostolic journey to Angola, in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026. (OSV News photo/Cesar Muginga, Reuters)
People wave during the arrival of Pope Leo XIV on the streets of Luanda, Angola, to begin his apostolic journey to Angola, April 18, 2026. (OSV News photo/Cesar Muginga, Reuters)
People wave during the arrival of Pope Leo XIV on the streets of Luanda, Angola, to begin his apostolic journey to Angola, April 18, 2026. (OSV News photo/Cesar Muginga, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV and Angolan President Joao Lourenco shake hands as they attend a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV and Angolan President Joao Lourenco shake hands as they attend a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV arrives at Luanda “4 de fevereiro” International Airport in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Pope Leo XIV arrives at Luanda “4 de fevereiro” International Airport in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
A man holds a sign as people gather outside St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026, as they wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV for a Meeting for Peace. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
A man holds a sign as people gather outside St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026, as they wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV for a Meeting for Peace. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV releases a dove after he attended a Meeting for Peace at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV releases a dove after he attended a Meeting for Peace at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV is greeted by a community member as he attends a Meeting for Peace at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV is greeted by a community member as he attends a Meeting for Peace at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a Meeting for Peace at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a Meeting for Peace at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV attends a Meeting for Peace at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV attends a Meeting for Peace at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV prays in a chapel as he attends a Meeting for Peace at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV prays in a chapel as he attends a Meeting for Peace at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
People react outside St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026, as Pope Leo XIV arrives for a Meeting for Peace. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
People react outside St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026, as Pope Leo XIV arrives for a Meeting for Peace. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
People gather outside St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026, as they wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV for a Meeting for Peace. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
People gather outside St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026, as they wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV for a Meeting for Peace. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV visits Ngul Zamba orphanage in Yaoundé, Cameroon, April 15, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Pope Leo XIV visits Ngul Zamba orphanage in Yaoundé, Cameroon, April 15, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Children are pictured as Pope Leo XIV visits the Ngul Zamba Orphanage in Yaoundé, Cameroon, April 15, 2026. (OSV News photo/Alberto Pizzoli, pool via Reuters)
Children are pictured as Pope Leo XIV visits the Ngul Zamba Orphanage in Yaoundé, Cameroon, April 15, 2026. (OSV News photo/Alberto Pizzoli, pool via Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV watches children perform as he visits the Ngul Zamba Orphanage in Yaoundé, Cameroon, April 15, 2026. (OSV News photo/Alberto Pizzoli, pool via Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV watches children perform as he visits the Ngul Zamba Orphanage in Yaoundé, Cameroon, April 15, 2026. (OSV News photo/Alberto Pizzoli, pool via Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV visits Ngul Zamba orphanage in Yaoundé, Cameroon, April 15, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Pope Leo XIV visits Ngul Zamba orphanage in Yaoundé, Cameroon, April 15, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Pope Leo XIV arrives at Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport in Cameroon April 15, 2026. Pope Leo is scheduled to meet with Cameroon religious and political leaders, traditional chiefs, peacemakers, as well as faithful during his April 15-18 visit. (OSV News photo/Luc Gnago, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV arrives at Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport in Cameroon April 15, 2026. Pope Leo is scheduled to meet with Cameroon religious and political leaders, traditional chiefs, peacemakers, as well as faithful during his April 15-18 visit. (OSV News photo/Luc Gnago, Reuters)
A music director leads people in rehearsal April 15, 2026, before the arrival of Pope Leo XIV at Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport in Yaounde, Cameroon, to begin his apostolic journey to the African country. (OSV News photo/Luc Gnago, Reuters)
A music director leads people in rehearsal April 15, 2026, before the arrival of Pope Leo XIV at Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport in Yaounde, Cameroon, to begin his apostolic journey to the African country. (OSV News photo/Luc Gnago, Reuters)
Catholic school students hold a banner as the faithful gather at Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport in Yaounde, Cameroon, April 15, 2026, before Pope Leo XIV's arrival to begin his apostolic journey to the African country. Late on April 13, separatist factions operating in Cameroon's Anglophone regions announced a temporary cessation of hostilities would be in place during the papal visit. (OSV News photo/Luc Gnago, Reuters)
Catholic school students hold a banner as the faithful gather at Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport in Yaounde, Cameroon, April 15, 2026, before Pope Leo XIV's arrival to begin his apostolic journey to the African country. Late on April 13, separatist factions operating in Cameroon's Anglophone regions announced a temporary cessation of hostilities would be in place during the papal visit. (OSV News photo/Luc Gnago, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV receives a painting from a resident as he visits the nursing home of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Annaba, Algeria, April 14, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV receives a painting from a resident as he visits the nursing home of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Annaba, Algeria, April 14, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV receives a painting from a resident as he visits the nursing home of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Annaba, Algeria, April 14, 2026. (OSV News photo/Andrew Medichini, pool via Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV receives a painting from a resident as he visits the nursing home of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Annaba, Algeria, April 14, 2026. (OSV News photo/Andrew Medichini, pool via Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV is assisted by a Boy Scout as he visits the archaeological site of Hippo Regius in Annaba, Algeria, April 14, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV is assisted by a Boy Scout as he visits the archaeological site of Hippo Regius in Annaba, Algeria, April 14, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV visits the archaeological site of Hippo Regius in Annaba, Algeria, April 14, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV visits the archaeological site of Hippo Regius in Annaba, Algeria, April 14, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV meets with the Algerian Catholic community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco of Algiers offers his greetings. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Pope Leo XIV meets with the Algerian Catholic community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco of Algiers offers his greetings. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Sister Brigitte Zawadi of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa, who is originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is one of the many religious who filled the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, waiting for Pope Leo XIV’s visit with the Algerian community April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Courtney Mares)
Sister Brigitte Zawadi of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa, who is originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is one of the many religious who filled the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, waiting for Pope Leo XIV’s visit with the Algerian community April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Courtney Mares)
Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Sisters Mia, Kelly and Cindy wait for Pope Leo XIV's April 13, 2026, meeting with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria. Kelly, 12, said that “Jesus is the best part” of being Catholic. (OSV News photo/Courtney Mares)
Sisters Mia, Kelly and Cindy wait for Pope Leo XIV's April 13, 2026, meeting with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria. Kelly, 12, said that “Jesus is the best part” of being Catholic. (OSV News photo/Courtney Mares)
Pope Leo XIV prays during meeting with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risolutie, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV prays during meeting with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risolutie, Vatican Media)
Father Jean Fernandes, rector of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Algiers, Algeria, spoke with OSV News at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the basilica April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Courtney Mares)
Father Jean Fernandes, rector of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Algiers, Algeria, spoke with OSV News at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the basilica April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Courtney Mares)
Pope Leo XIV receives a gift from Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco of Algiers, Algeria, as he attends a meeting with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV receives a gift from Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco of Algiers, Algeria, as he attends a meeting with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV and Rector of the Great Mosque of Algiers Mohammed Al-Mamoun Al-Qasimi Al-Hassani during a visit to the Great Mosque of Algiers (Djamaa El Djazair), in Mohamadia, Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV and Rector of the Great Mosque of Algiers Mohammed Al-Mamoun Al-Qasimi Al-Hassani during a visit to the Great Mosque of Algiers (Djamaa El Djazair), in Mohamadia, Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV lays a wreath at Maqam Echahid (Martyr's Memorial) in El Madania municipality in Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV lays a wreath at Maqam Echahid (Martyr's Memorial) in El Madania municipality in Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV is greeted by an Algerian girl with flowers upon arrival at Houari Boumediene International Airport in Dar El Beida district in Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026, to begin his apostolic journey to Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV is greeted by an Algerian girl with flowers upon arrival at Houari Boumediene International Airport in Dar El Beida district in Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026, to begin his apostolic journey to Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV walks on the tarmac with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune upon arrival at Houari Boumediene International Airport to begin his apostolic journey to Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, in Dar El Beida, Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV walks on the tarmac with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune upon arrival at Houari Boumediene International Airport to begin his apostolic journey to Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, in Dar El Beida, Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV disembarks the papal plane upon his arrival at Houari Boumediene International Airport to begin his apostolic journey to Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, in Dar El Beida, Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV disembarks the papal plane upon his arrival at Houari Boumediene International Airport to begin his apostolic journey to Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, in Dar El Beida, Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV addresses journalists during the flight heading to Algiers on April 13, 2026. U.S.-born Pope Leo pushed back that day on President Donald Trump's broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican's appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn't fear the Trump administration. (OSV News photo/Alberto Pizzoli, pool via Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV addresses journalists during the flight heading to Algiers on April 13, 2026. U.S.-born Pope Leo pushed back that day on President Donald Trump's broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican's appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn't fear the Trump administration. (OSV News photo/Alberto Pizzoli, pool via Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV addresses journalists during the flight heading to Algiers on April 13, 2026. Pope Leo XIV embarks on April 13 on an 11-day visit to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea for his first major international trip since becoming pontiff in May 2025 (OSV News/Alberto Pizzoli, Reuters)
Pope Leo XIV addresses journalists during the flight heading to Algiers on April 13, 2026. Pope Leo XIV embarks on April 13 on an 11-day visit to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea for his first major international trip since becoming pontiff in May 2025 (OSV News/Alberto Pizzoli, Reuters)
A Catholic worshipper kneels before a crucifix on Easter April 5, 2026, outside the Cathedral of St. Anne in Yagoua, Cameroon. (OSV News photo/Desire Danga, Reuters)
A Catholic worshipper kneels before a crucifix on Easter April 5, 2026, outside the Cathedral of St. Anne in Yagoua, Cameroon. (OSV News photo/Desire Danga, Reuters)
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