The Pope's visit to Africa
Pope Leo XIV will visit four countries across 11 days from April 13 to 23, 2026.
EUROPE
Rome
April 13-15
Algeria
First ever papal visit to the country
April 15-18
Cameroon
AFRICA
President Paul Biya, 93, is the world's oldest head of state; this will be the fourth time he hosts a pope
April 21-23
Equatorial Guinea
April 18-21
Over 70% of the population is Catholic
Angola
Home to one of Africa's largest Catholic communities
EUROPE
Rome
April 13-15
Algeria
First ever papal visit to the country
April 15-18
AFRICA
Cameroon
President Paul Biya, 93, is the world's oldest head of state; this will be the fourth time he hosts a pope
April 21-23
Equatorial Guinea
April 18-21
Over 70% of the population is Catholic
Angola
Home to one of Africa's largest Catholic communities
EUROPE
Rome
April 13-15
Algeria
First ever papal visit to the country
AFRICA
April 15-18
Cameroon
President Paul Biya, 93, is the world's oldest head of state; this will be the fourth time he hosts a pope
April 21-23
Equatorial Guinea
April 18-21
Angola
Over 70% of the population is Catholic
Home to one of Africa's largest Catholic communities
