Pope Leo XIV is set to undertake a significant 10-day apostolic journey to four African nations from April 13 to 23, 2026, the Holy See Press Office announced on February 25.
The trip will commence in Algeria, where the Pope will follow in the footsteps of Saint Augustine—linked closely to his own Augustinian background—visiting Algiers and Annaba.
He will then proceed to Cameroon, a nation affected by ongoing conflict, with stops planned in Yaoundé, Bamenda, and Douala. Next, the itinerary includes Angola, featuring visits to Luanda, Muxima, and Saurimo.
The African leg concludes in Equatorial Guinea, the continent’s sole Spanish-speaking country, with planned stops in Malabo, Mongomo, and Bata.
The Vatican described the journey as “complex,” honoring Saint Augustine while focusing on developing nations, with special emphasis on the poor, the marginalized, and those who serve them.
The 10-day duration is comparable to Pope John Paul II’s intensive 1985 African tour, which covered seven countries in 11 days.
In addition to the African visit, Pope Leo XIV will make a one-day trip to Monaco on March 28, 2026, and a longer journey to Spain from June 6 to 12.
