Malabo: Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday, marking the fourth and final leg of his Apostolic Journey across four African nations.
Pope landed in the capital, Malabo, at 11:31 am local time after departing from Luanda earlier in the morning, where he had concluded a three day visit to Angola.
During his stay in Angola, Pope Leo visited Luanda, Muxima and Saurimo, engaging with the faithful and local communities.
In Equatorial Guinea, Africa’s only Spanish speaking country, Pope’s schedule includes a courtesy visit to the President at the Presidential Palace and meetings with government authorities, members of civil society and the diplomatic corps.
He is also expected to meet representatives of the cultural sector at the León XIV Campus of the National University, visit patients and staff at the Jean Pierre Olie Psychiatric Hospital and hold a private meeting with the country’s bishops.
On Wednesday, the Holy Father will travel to Mongomo, where he will celebrate Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. He will also visit the Pope Francis Technology School before continuing to Bata.
In Bata, Pope Leo is scheduled to visit a local prison, pray at a memorial dedicated to victims of the 2021 Bata explosions and meet young people and families at the city stadium before returning to Malabo.
On Thursday, the final day of his journey, Pope will celebrate Mass at Malabo Stadium and take part in a farewell ceremony before departing for Rome, where he is expected to arrive later that day.