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Pope Leo decries exploitation by world’s ‘authoritarians’ during Angola trip

Pope Leo XIV holds a Holy Mass in Saurimo, Angola, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Pope Leo XIV holds a Holy Mass in Saurimo, Angola, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Pope Leo urges Angola to overcome divisions at mass attended by 100,000 people

Pope Leo XIV arrives to lead a Holy Mass during his apostolic journey in Africa, in Kilamba, Luanda province, Angola, April 19, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Pope Leo XIV arrives to lead a Holy Mass during his apostolic journey in Africa, in Kilamba, Luanda province, Angola, April 19, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Pope Leo, in Angola, decries ‘despots’ who exploit resources, make false promises

People cheering as Pope Leo XIV waves at them from the Popemobile on April 18, after his arrival in Luanda, on the sixth day of his 10-day Africa tour.
People cheering as Pope Leo XIV waves at them from the Popemobile on April 18, after his arrival in Luanda, on the sixth day of his 10-day Africa tour.

Pope Leo takes Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on

Altar servers lead a night vigil on the fifth day of Pope Leo’s 11-day visit to Africa in Yaounde, Cameroon.
Altar servers lead a night vigil on the fifth day of Pope Leo’s 11-day visit to Africa in Yaounde, Cameroon.

Cisse named Angola coach 24 hours after leaving Libya role

Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Round of 16 - Senegal v Ivory Coast - Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast - January 29, 2024  Senegal coach Aliou Cisse REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Round of 16 - Senegal v Ivory Coast - Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast - January 29, 2024  Senegal coach Aliou Cisse REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Angola cancel pre-World Cup friendlies against Iran, Jordan

Support and criticism for East African co-hosts of 2027 Afcon

Senegal fans clash with security as fans invade the pitch after Morocco were awarded a penalty following a VAR review in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Senegal fans clash with security as fans invade the pitch after Morocco were awarded a penalty following a VAR review in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Pope Leo to visit Angola as part of an Africa tour, Vatican envoy says

Pope Leo XIV gestures during the weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo
Pope Leo XIV gestures during the weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo

Mohamed Salah penalty gives 10-man Egypt rearguard 1-0 win over South Africa at Afcon

Egypt's forward #10 Mohamed Salah shoots from the penalty spot to score the team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group B football match between Egypt and South Africa at Adrar Stadium in Agadir on December 26, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Egypt's forward #10 Mohamed Salah shoots from the penalty spot to score the team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group B football match between Egypt and South Africa at Adrar Stadium in Agadir on December 26, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Angola and Zimbabwe in 1-1 draw at Cup of Nations

Zimbabwe forward Tawanda Chirewa crosses the ball past Angola defender Clinton Mata in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group B football match between at Marrakesh Stadium on Dec 26, 2025.
Zimbabwe forward Tawanda Chirewa crosses the ball past Angola defender Clinton Mata in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group B football match between at Marrakesh Stadium on Dec 26, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.