{"id":4190,"date":"2026-04-19T11:38:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T11:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ewtnafrique.com\/fr\/photos-pope-leo-xivs-holy-mass-in-cameroon-and-first-day-in-angola\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T11:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T11:38:36","slug":"photos-pope-leo-xivs-holy-mass-in-cameroon-and-first-day-in-angola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ewtnafrique.com\/en\/photos-pope-leo-xivs-holy-mass-in-cameroon-and-first-day-in-angola\/","title":{"rendered":"PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIVs Holy Mass in Cameroon and first day in Angola"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Holy Father continues his Papal Trip in Africa, to spend several days in Angola before finishing his trip in Equatorial Guinea.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the highlights of Pope Leo\u02bcs latest activities during his trip:<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV waves to Catholics while at Yaound\u00e9-Ville Airport to say Holy Mass, Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Catholics smile and wave during a papal Holy Mass at Yaound\u00e9-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV waves to Catholics during Holy Mass at Yaound\u00e9-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV poses with Catholics at Holy Mass at Yaound\u00e9-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV greets Catholics during Holy Mass at Yaound\u00e9-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV greets Archbishop of Yaound\u00e9 Monsignor Jean Mbarga during Holy Mass at Yaound\u00e9-Ville Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>We know how much Pope Leo loves babies! This Saturday after his final Mass in Cameroon, a nun asked him to bless this beautiful little one \u2014 and he joyfully did. Let\u2019s keep praying for his trip to Africa. pic.twitter.com\/3XrmspO42u<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV holds a baby while at Yaound\u00e9-Ville Airport to say Mass in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV views a farewell ceremony at Yaound\u00e9-Nsimalen International Airport in Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Aboard a flight to Angola, Pope Leo XIV noted that \u201ca certain narrative\u2026has not been accurate,\u201d during his trip to Africa. He referred to the coverage of President Trump&#39;s comments about him, adding that his words at the Peace Meeting in Cameron were \u201cprepared two weeks ago.\u201d He\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/rXUQvz826R<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV deboards the papal plane at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>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<\/p>\n<p>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<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV receives flowers upon his arrival at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV meets with Angolan President Jo\u00e3o Manuel Gon\u00e7alves Louren\u00e7o in Luanda, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV meets with Angolan President Jo\u00e3o Manuel Gon\u00e7alves Louren\u00e7o in Luanda, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV and Angolan President Jo\u00e3o Manuel Gon\u00e7alves Louren\u00e7o speak in Luanda, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV sits during a meeting with government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with Angolan President Jo\u00e3o Manuel Gon\u00e7alves Louren\u00e7o during a meeting with government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV speaks to government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV speaks to Angolan President Jo\u00e3o Manuel Gon\u00e7alves Louren\u00e7o during a meeting with government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV greets a child in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>This article was originally posted on EWTN News English.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ewtnvatican.com\/articles\/photos-pope-leo-xivs-holy-mass-in-cameroon-and-first-day-in-angola\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/ewtnvatican.com\/articles\/photos-pope-leo-xivs-holy-mass-in-cameroon-and-first-day-in-angola<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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