Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Pope Leo XIV Begins African Tour


(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV launched his African tour on Monday, starting with an official three-day visit to Algeria, according to Algerian media reports.

He landed in the capital, Algiers, following an invitation from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The visit represents the first time a pope has traveled to the North African country, as stated by a state news agency.

The pope’s itinerary will continue with visits to Cameroon and Angola, before concluding his journey in Equatorial Guinea.

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