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Pope Leo heading to Monaco, Africa, Spain in year's first overseas visits

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25-02-2026 | 07:15

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Pope Leo heading to Monaco, Africa, Spain in year's first overseas visits

Pope Leo will visit four countries across Africa from April 13-23 on his first major overseas trip of 2026, the Vatican announced on Wednesday.

The pope will also make a one-day visit on March 28 to Monaco, the microstate on the French Riviera, and will visit Spain from June 6-12, the Vatican said.

In Africa, Leo will visit Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon.

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