Pope Leo XIV Ends Africa Tour with High-Profile Visit to Equatorial Guinea

56 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Apr 21

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Equatorial Guinea, concluding his four-nation African tour focused on peace and social justice.
The Pope was welcomed in Malabo and will meet President Obiang, visit key sites, and address issues of corruption and inequality.
His visit draws attention to human rights concerns in Equatorial Guinea, where most citizens live in poverty despite the country's oil wealth.

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