Equatorial Guinea News News Equatorial Guinea » Religion: Pope Leo’s delicate task in Equatorial Guinea: Bless the faithful, not the regime
News channel or source: https://religionnews.com/2026/04/21/pope-leos-delicate-task-in-equatorial-guinea-bless-the-faithful-not-the-regime/
Published on: Tuesday 21 April 2026
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (RNS) — The pope is expected to speak about corruption, governance and the ethical responsibilities of leaders — themes that have defined his Africa tour. MALABO, Equatorial ...
News Equatorial Guinea » Religion: Pope tells inmates 'you are not alone' during Equatorial Guinea prison visit at end of Africa tour
News channel or source: https://religionnews.com/2026/04/23/pope-tells-inmates-you-are-not-alone-during-equatorial-guinea-prison-visit-at-end-of-africa-tour/
Published on: Thursday 23 April 2026
BATA, Equatorial Guinea (AP) — Leo’s visit to the prison in the Central African port city of Bata followed in the tradition of Pope Francis, who frequently met with inmates on his foreign visits to ...
News Equatorial Guinea » Religion: Some who fled abuses in Equatorial Guinea fear pope’s visit might legitimize longtime ruler
News channel or source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/04/22/equatorial-guinea-pope-leo-rights-abuses-catholic/a64976a4-3e64-11f1-bb46-ed564688d953_story.html
Published on: Wednesday 22 April 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria — Gutïn Bae Tongala, a 59-year-old cook from the tiny island of Annobon in Equatorial Guinea, is not happy about Pope Leo XIV's visit to his homeland. He left Equatorial Guinea in 2002 ...