Pope Leo XIV to make Apostolic Journeys to Africa, Spain and Monaco
Vatican News • • general
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV will undertake three Apostolic Journeys in 2026: a one-day visit to Monaco in March, a ten-day trip to Africa in April, and a six-day journey to Spain and the Canary Islands in June.
- The Africa trip, from April 13 to 23, will include visits to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, focusing on peace, support for the poor, and following the legacy of Saint Augustine.
- The visit to Cameroon will address the ongoing civil war in the Anglophone region, highlighting the Pope's commitment to peace in conflict zones.
- The Monaco visit on March 28 marks the first papal visit to the principality in the modern era, emphasizing the
