BATA – From the beginning of his Africa odyssey, one criticism of Pope Leo’s decision to visit the specific nations he toured was that his presence would lend support to their authoritarian leadership ...
Pope Leo XIV holds a cross during a visit to Bata prison in Equatorial Guinea, April 22, 2026. Credit: OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV is showing no signs of slowing down a ...