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Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his packed 2026 travel plan
Pope Leo XIV will emphasize peace, interfaith dialogue, and support for Africa's Catholic growth during his 10-day tour of four African countries, where 20% of Catholics live, Vatican said.
- Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, will visit 4 African countries- Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea- from April 13 to April 23, 2026 as part of his packed travel plan.
- Leo will also visit Monaco on March 28 and spend nearly a week in Spain from June 6 to June 12 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death.
- While the Vatican did not announce further foreign travel, Leo is expected to visit his beloved Peru, and possibly Argentina and Uruguay, in the second half of 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV will visit four African countries in April, including Algeria, marking the first time the head of the Catholic Church has traveled to the North African Muslim nation, the Vatican said Wednesday.
·Estonia
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Vatican announces apostolic travel between 13 and 23 April that includes two Lussophone countries. Pontifical also passes through Algeria and Cameroon. Before, in March, visit Monaco. In June, Spain goes to Spain.
·Portugal
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Pope Leo to Tour 4 African Countries in 1st Major Overseas Trip of 2026
·Washington, United States
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Pope Leo XIV will travel to four African countries from 13 to 23 April on his first major trip abroad in 的2026, announced on Wednesday the Vatican. He will travel to Spain in June.
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