Pope Leo XIV Wraps Historic Africa Trip

Pope Leo XIV Wraps Historic Africa Trip

Author: EWTN April 25, 2026 Duration: 57:18
We follow along Pope Leo XIV's historic trip to Africa, spanning four countries. And we remember Pope Francis one year after his death.

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