Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa comes at a moment of deep global tension, as wars, inequality and religious divisions intensify ...

On Monday, Pope Leo XIV is setting off on a long Africa trip, the first of his papacy to bear a clear personal stamp.

The pontiff’s journey to the world’s poorest continent will demonstrate his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of ...

Africa represents the fastest-growing part of the Catholic Church. The pope’s 2026 journey will stop in Cameroon, Equatorial ...

Pope Leo XIV wants to "turn the world's attention to Africa", according to a senior Vatican official, as he embarks on a ...

Pope Leo’s decision to make Africa one of the early destinations of his young papacy signals the continent’s importance in global Catholicism. His April 2026 visit reflects both his personal ties to ...

The Angolan portion of the papal journey is also an opportunity for Pope Leo to get in touch with his own African roots. He ...