Pope Leo greeted by crowds in Angola

Pope Leo XVI waves to thousands of supporters lining the streets of Angola during his first papal visit to the country since 2009.

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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 20:56 UTC

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Pope Leo XVI is on a tour of Africa, with Angola as the third stop of a four-nation itinerary. He was greeted by thousands of supporters lining the streets as he waved from the popemobile, marking the first papal visit to Angola since 2009. During the visit, he is expected to address the exploitation of natural resources in the oil-rich nation.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-01057cycle Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 20:56 UTC · first reported 18 Apr