Léon XIV

Léon XIV is the current Pope, whose upcoming international tour in April 2026 is generating significant news. He is making a historic first papal visit to Monaco, a location considered surprising due to its association with wealth and tax exiles. This visit has sparked questions about its purpose. Furthermore, his tour includes Equatorial Guinea, where the government is facing criticism for compelling citizens, including civil servants and military personnel, to contribute financially to the papal visit through donations, mandatory purchases of papal-themed merchandise, and salary deductions. This financial pressure on the population has caused public outcry. The tour also includes Algeria, Cameroon, and Angola. Léon XIV's papacy and his choice of destinations are thus attracting considerable attention and scrutiny.