Pope Leo XIV lands in Angola, kicking off the third leg of his Apostolic Journey to Africa
By Vatican News Pope Leo has arrived in Angola, landing in Luanda International Airport just before 3pm local time, after having spent four days in Cameroon. He will spend the next three days in the Angola, before then travelling to his fourth and final destination of the journey: Equitorial Guinea. At Luanda International Airport, the Pope was welcomed by the President, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, along with two children who offered him flowers. The Pope’s Angolan itinerary Following the arrival ceremony at the airport, the Pope will travel to the Presidential Palace where he will hold a private meeting with the President. Later on in the day, the Holy Father will address the Authorities, Civil Society, and members ofthe Diplomatic Corps, before making his way to the Apostolic Nunciature, where he will conclude the day with a private dinner with the Bishops of Angola. On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Holy Mass in Kilamba before travelling to the Shrine of Muxima, where he will lead the Rosary and pray with the faithful. On Monday, he will travel to Saurimo, where he will visit the elderly and celebrate Mass, before returning to Luanda, wrapping up his visit to Angola. Tuesday morning, he will depart for Equatorial Guinea, the final stop of his Apostolic Journey.