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IN PHOTOS: Pope Leo ends Africa visit with open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea

Updated On: 24 April, 2026 12:47 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Pope Leo XIV concluded his 11-day visit to Africa with a Holy Mass in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, drawing large crowds. The event was marked by cultural performances, strong public participation and moments of devotion. PICS/AFP

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Pope Leo XIV (centre) arrives to lead a Holy Mass at the Malabo Stadium in Malabo on Thursday. PIC/AFP

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Pope Leo XIV (centre) arrives to lead a Holy Mass at the Malabo Stadium in Malabo on Thursday. PIC/AFP
Dancers in vibrant traditional attire prepare to perform at Malabo Stadium ahead of the arrival of Pope Leo XIV

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Dancers in vibrant traditional attire prepare to perform at Malabo Stadium ahead of the arrival of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV is the current head of the Catholic Church who arrived in Malabo on April 21, the former Equatorial Guinean capital which sits on an island apart from the vast majority of its territory

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Pope Leo XIV is the current head of the Catholic Church who arrived in Malabo on April 21, the former Equatorial Guinean capital which sits on an island apart from the vast majority of its territory

Born Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV, elected in May 2025 as the first pope from the United States  draws large crowds as his historic African tour comes to a close

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Born Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV, elected in May 2025 as the first pope from the United States  draws large crowds as his historic African tour comes to a close

A faithful proudly waves a Vatican flag outside the stadium, symbolising unity and devotion ahead of the papal ceremony in Malabo

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A faithful proudly waves a Vatican flag outside the stadium, symbolising unity and devotion ahead of the papal ceremony in Malabo

Thousands of faithfuls begin to fill the stands at Malabo Stadium, gathering early to witness the final Mass led by the pope after his 11-day apostolic journey across Africa

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Thousands of faithfuls begin to fill the stands at Malabo Stadium, gathering early to witness the final Mass led by the pope after his 11-day apostolic journey across Africa

Cheers and chants echo through the venue as the crowd grows, building excitement moments before Pope Leo XIV’s arrival for the Holy Mass.

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Cheers and chants echo through the venue as the crowd grows, building excitement moments before Pope Leo XIV’s arrival for the Holy Mass.

Pope Leo XIV leads a powerful Holy Mass at Malabo Stadium as thousands of faithful gather on the final day of his 11-day apostolic journey across Africa

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Pope Leo XIV leads a powerful Holy Mass at Malabo Stadium as thousands of faithful gather on the final day of his 11-day apostolic journey across Africa

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