The history of papal visits to Africa

Pope John Paul II (left) with Kenya's President Daniel arap Moi at State House, Kenya on May 7, 1980.

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Pope Leo leaves on Monday for a visit to four countries in Africa, in an ambitious tour to urge world leaders to address the needs of the continent. Here is ​a history of papal visits to Africa, where more than 20 percent of the world's Catholics ‌live.

Pope Paul VI (1963 to 1978)