Pope Leo XIV continued his apostolic journey in Africa on April 18, saying Mass in Cameroon before departing for Angola on the next leg of his visit.
The Holy Father will spend several days in Angola before finishing his trip in Equatorial Guinea. This is his first papal trip to the continent.
Here are some of the highlights of Pope Leoʼs latest activities during his trip:
Pope Leo XIV waves to Catholics while at Yaoundé-Ville Airport to say Mass in Cameroon on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaCatholics smile and wave during a papal Mass at Yaoundé-Ville Airport in Cameroon on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV waves to Catholics during Mass at Yaoundé-Ville Airport in Cameroon on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV poses with Catholics at Mass at Yaoundé-Ville Airport in Cameroon on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV greets Catholics during Mass at Yaoundé-Ville Airport in Cameroon on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV greets Archbishop Jean Mbarga of Yaoundé during Mass at Yaoundé-Ville Airport in Cameroon on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV holds a baby while at Yaoundé-Ville Airport to say Mass in Cameroon on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV views a farewell ceremony at Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport in Cameroon on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard the papal plane en route to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV deboards the papal plane at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV receives a ceremonial greeting upon his arrival at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV receives a ceremonial greeting upon his arrival at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV receives flowers upon his arrival at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV meets with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço in Luanda on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV meets with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço in Luanda on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço speak in Luanda on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV sits during a meeting with government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV shakes hands with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço during a meeting with government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV speaks to government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV speaks to Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço during a meeting with government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV greets a child in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
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