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Pope Leo XIV Begins Africa Trip to Boost Catholicism
Filed: Apr 13, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: Pope Leo XIV starts a four-nation visit to Africa, focusing on the continent's growing Catholic community.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV
WHAT: begins a four-nation African visit
WHEN: Apr 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
WHERE: Africa
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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