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Equatorial Guinea on the Global Catholic Map: Seven Things to Know Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Pastoral Visit

Jan 26, 2026

Pope Leo XIV is expected to visit the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in what will be his first pastoral journey to Africa since his election as Pontiff in May 2025, a visit officially confirmed by both the country’s government and Catholic Bishops under their common forum, the Episcopal Conference of Equatorial Guinea (CEGE).

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