Sub-Saharan Africa
Op-ed: The Pope’s Trip to Africa Highlights Catholic Diplomacy, as Cameroon Ceasefire Shows Faith’s Peace Role
During Pope Leo XIV’s pastoral visit to Africa, Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis reached a ceasefire in anticipation of the Pope’s arrival. This halt in violence signals hope for the region and symbolizes the role of the Catholic Church in diplomacy.
Pope Leo’s Ten-Day Tour of Africa
Pope Leo embarked on a tour of Africa on April 13, 2026, and was set to visit Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea.