Pope Leo XIV Travels — Africa 2026
April 13, 2026 – April 23, 2026 · Algeria, Cameroon, Angola & Equatorial Guinea
A ten-day journey across four African nations. It included the first papal visit to Algeria, with a stop at the Basilica of St Augustine in Annaba — significant for an Augustinian pope — and attention to the crisis in Anglophone Cameroon.
Why the visit matters
Africa is the fastest-growing region of the Catholic Church. Visiting the birthplace region of St Augustine carried personal weight for Leo XIV, and the trip foregrounded reconciliation, poverty and the Church's role in conflict zones.
Complete schedule
April 13, 2026 – April 16, 2026
Algiers & Annaba
- First papal visit to Algeria
- Prayer at the Basilica of St Augustine, Annaba
- Meeting with the Muslim community
April 16, 2026 – April 19, 2026
Yaoundé
- Appeal on the Anglophone crisis
- Mass and meeting with young people
April 19, 2026 – April 21, 2026
Luanda
- Meeting with authorities
- Visit to a charitable institution
April 21, 2026 – April 23, 2026
Malabo
- Mass
- Farewell ceremony
Sources
- Official sourceHoly See Press Office — Holy See Press Office — Daily Bulletin · Official bulletin, schedule and travel notices
- Official sourceVatican News — Vatican News — Dicastery for Communication · Official Vatican news service
- ArchiveWikipedia — Pope Leo XIV — Wikipedia · Background reference, continuously updated
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