Pope Leo XIV blesses the congregation after celebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Augustine in Annaba, Algeria, April 14, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media) While Pope Leo XIV visits Africa for the first time as pontiff this week, Catholics and others across the continent watch with interest for what it reveals about the pope’s agenda and priorities for their region. One of those watching is Bishop John Niyiring of Kano, Nigeria, a fellow Augustinian and longtime friend of the…
