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PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV’s Holy Mass in Cameroon and first day in Angola

Cameroonian First Lady Chantal Biya looks on as Pope Leo XIV embraces President Paul Biya before departing the country on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Cameroonian First Lady Chantal Biya looks on as Pope Leo XIV embraces President Paul Biya before departing the country on Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

The Holy Father continues his Papal Trip in Africa, to spend several days in Angola before finishing his trip in Equatorial Guinea.

Pope Leo XIV continued his apostolic journey in Africa on April 18, saying Holy Mass in Cameroon before departing for Angola on the next leg of his visit.

The Holy Father will spend several days in Angola before finishing his trip in Equatorial Guinea. This is his first papal trip to the continent.

Here are some of the highlights of Pope Leoสผs latest activities during his trip:

Pope Leo XIV waves to Catholics while at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport to say Holy Mass, Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV waves to Catholics while at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport to say Holy Mass, Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Catholics smile and wave during a papal Holy Mass at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Catholics smile and wave during a papal Holy Mass at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV waves to Catholics during Holy Mass at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV waves to Catholics during Holy Mass at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV poses with Catholics at Holy Mass at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV poses with Catholics at Holy Mass at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets Catholics during Holy Mass at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets Catholics during Holy Mass at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets Archbishop of Yaoundรฉ Monsignor Jean Mbarga during Holy Mass at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets Archbishop of Yaoundรฉ Monsignor Jean Mbarga during Holy Mass at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV holds a baby while at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport to say Mass in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV holds a baby while at Yaoundรฉ-Ville Airport to say Mass in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV views a farewell ceremony at Yaoundรฉ-Nsimalen International Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV views a farewell ceremony at Yaoundรฉ-Nsimalen International Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV deboards the papal plane at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV deboards the papal plane at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV receives a ceremonial greeting upon his arrival at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV receives a ceremonial greeting upon his arrival at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV receives a ceremonial greeting upon his arrival at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV receives a ceremonial greeting upon his arrival at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV receives flowers upon his arrival at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV receives flowers upon his arrival at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV meets with Angolan President Joรฃo Manuel Gonรงalves Lourenรงo in Luanda, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV meets with Angolan President Joรฃo Manuel Gonรงalves Lourenรงo in Luanda, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV meets with Angolan President Joรฃo Manuel Gonรงalves Lourenรงo in Luanda, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV meets with Angolan President Joรฃo Manuel Gonรงalves Lourenรงo in Luanda, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV and Angolan President Joรฃo Manuel Gonรงalves Lourenรงo speak in Luanda, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV and Angolan President Joรฃo Manuel Gonรงalves Lourenรงo speak in Luanda, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV sits during a meeting with government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV sits during a meeting with government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with Angolan President Joรฃo Manuel Gonรงalves Lourenรงo during a meeting with government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with Angolan President Joรฃo Manuel Gonรงalves Lourenรงo during a meeting with government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV speaks to government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV speaks to government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV speaks to Angolan President Joรฃo Manuel Gonรงalves Lourenรงo during a meeting with government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV speaks to Angolan President Joรฃo Manuel Gonรงalves Lourenรงo during a meeting with government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets a child in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets a child in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

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