Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
World
RFI

Equatorial Guinea accused of docking wages to help fund Pope's visit

Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass during a visit to Beirut, Lebanon, on 2 December 2025. © Mohamed Azakir / Reuters

As Pope Leo XIV prepares to visit Equatorial Guinea next month, the country is reportedly relying on members of the public to help finance the trip – including by having money deducted from their salaries.

As part of his Africa tour in April, Leo will travel to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and then Equatorial Guinea – a small Central African country of just 2 million people, most of whom are Christian.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.