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Pope's African Mission: Why the Vatican is Banking on a Continent

Pope Leo in Africa: Pontiff prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region

BBC2026.04.12Updated 13h ago
Pope Leo in Africa: Pontiff prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region

Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

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Pope Leo XIV is prioritizing Africa, the world's fastest-growing Catholic region, signaling the Church's strategic focus on its future. An aide emphasized that the pontiff wants global attention on the continent, which is vital to Catholicism's expansion. The visit underscores Rome's recognition of Africa's demographic and spiritual importance.

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