Pope Leo heads to Angola in landmark Africa visit amid Trump clash

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP and APApril 18, 2026 at 10:10 AM

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Pope wraps up Cameroon visit with Mass as he looks ahead to Angola

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Pope Leo XIV is currently on a landmark tour of Africa, with Angola being the third stop after Cameroon. This marks the third time a pontiff has visited Angola, following John Paul II and Benedict XVI. While in Angola, where a significant portion of the population is Catholic, Pope Leo is scheduled to meet with President Joao Lourenco and deliver a speech. His visit coincides with escalating tensions between the Pope and U.S. President Donald Trump, stemming from disagreements over foreign policy and the Middle East conflict. Throughout his African tour, Pope Leo has addressed issues such as corruption, resource exploitation, and the risks of artificial intelligence. The Pope has responded to Trump's criticism by stating he is not afraid and will continue advocating for peace.

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About 44 percent of the population identifies as Catholic in Angola.

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Trump had called the 70-year-old head of the Catholic Church “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy”.

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The pope had responded by saying he was not afraid of Trump and that he would continue to speak out against war.

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Leo is the third pontiff to visit Angola after John Paul II in 1992 and Benedict XVI in 2009.

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Pope Leo XIV is set to arrive in Angola on the third leg of an African tour.

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Portugal 30% Catholic Church 40% Cameroon ×240% United States 40% John Paul II 50% Joao Lourenco 50% Benedict XVI 50% Luanda ×260% Donald Trump ×580% Angola ×480% Pope Leo XIV ×290%

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trump 90% pope leo xiv 90% peace 90% catholic church 80% corruption 80% africa 80% middle east conflict 70% angola 70% artificial intelligence 60% war of words 60%