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Pope Leo XIV’s Africa journey: How each stop reflects his message of peace

  • Written by Mathew Schmalz, Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
Pope Leo XIV’s Africa journey: How each stop reflects his message of peacePope Leo XIV uses hyssop sprigs to sprinkle holy water during Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on April 5, 2026. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

Pope Leo XIV will begin his journey to four African countries – Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea – on April 13, 2026.

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