Pope Leo XIV is expected to visit the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in what will be his first pastoral journey to Africa since being elected Supreme Pontiff. Africa’s only Spanish-speaking country, Equatorial Guinea occupies a singular place on the continent – linguistically, historically, and ecclesially. Its blend of Spanish Catholic heritage and African cultural expression makes the Central African nation unique within sub-Saharan Africa.









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