Pope Leo Makes Historic Visit to Angola Amid Global Tensions
Pope Leo set to embark on landmark trip to Angola, the third Pope to visit the resource-rich African nation, as he navigates a clash with President Trump.
Pope Leo is poised to make a historic visit to the African nation of Angola, the third pontiff to do so after John Paul II in 1992 and Benedict XVI in 2009. The upcoming trip, which begins on Friday, comes as Pope Leo navigates a tense geopolitical landscape, including a clash with U.S. President Donald Trump over global issues.
Angola, a former Portuguese colony rich in fossil fuels and other natural resources, has seen a gradual democratic transition in recent years after decades of civil war. Pope Leo's visit is seen as a significant diplomatic and spiritual event for the country, which has a predominantly Catholic population.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
