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March 17, 2026 : The Vatican has released the official itinerary for the first apostolic journey of Pope Leo XIV to Africa, scheduled for April 13–23. The visit will take the Holy Father to four countries — Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea — marking his first trip to the continent since his election to the papacy in May 2025.
The 11-day visit combines pastoral encounters with Catholic communities, meetings with political leaders and civil society, and symbolic gestures of interreligious dialogue and reconciliation.
The itinerary, officially released on Monday, March 16, reflects a focus on peace, youth engagement, and the Church’s social mission across Africa.
The four nations have intensified preparations ahead of the Holy Father’s arrival in their respective nations, releasing logos, mottos, and prayers ahead of the pastoral visit.
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