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Pope Leo Set for First 2026 Visit to Angola

1/13/2026

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Pope Leo plans to visit Angola as part of a multi-nation Africa trip, announced by the Vatican's ambassador on January 13, 2026.
Archbishop Kryspin Dubiel confirmed Pope Leo accepted an invitation from President Joao Lourenco, though details remain to be finalized.
The trip could mark Pope Leo's first overseas visit in 2026.
The last papal visit to Angola was by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009.

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Pope Leo plans to visit Angola as part of a multi-nation Africa trip, announced by the Vatican's ambassador on January 13, 2026.
Archbishop Kryspin Dubiel confirmed Pope Leo accepted an invitation from President Joao Lourenco, though details remain to be finalized.
The trip could mark Pope Leo's first overseas visit in 2026.
The last papal visit to Angola was by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009.