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        "rendered": "<p>A look in photos at Pope Leo XIV\u2019s seventh day of his apostolic visit to Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV continued his apostolic journey in Africa on April 19 in Angola, celebrating Mass in Kilamba before leading the rosary in a gathering at the Marian shrine of Mama Muxima.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing young people, members of the Legion of Mary, and other pilgrims gathered at the shrine, the pope said he was \u201cpleased to share this moment of Marian prayer\u201d with them.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the highlights of Pope Leo\u2019s activities on Sunday:<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV waves to crowds gathered before Mass in Kilamba, Angola, on April 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV makes the sign of the cross at the beginning of Mass in Kilamba, Angola, on April 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Kilamba, Angola, on April 19, 2026. About 100,000 faithful packed the large esplanade where the Eucharistic celebration took place. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Kilamba, Angola, on April 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV incenses the altar during Mass in Kilamba, Angola, on April 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV looks out the window during his ride to the Marian shrine of Mama Muxima in Kimbaxe, Angola, on April 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV waves to crowds gathered to pray the rosary at the Marian shrine of Mama Muxima in Kimbaxe, Angola, on April 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV greets a baby during his visit to the Marian shrine of Mama Muxima in Kimbaxe, Angola, on April 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV lays flowers at the Marian shrine of Mama Muxima in Kimbaxe, Angola, on April 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV prays at the Marian shrine of Mama Muxima in Kimbaxe, Angola, on April 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV leads the rosary at the Marian shrine of Mama Muxima in Kimbaxe, Angola, on April 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Crowds gather to pray the rosary with Pope Leo XIV at the Marian shrine of Mama Muxima in Kimbaxe, Angola, on April 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Follow the Live Updates of Pope Leo\u2019s Trip in Africa available at EWTN News.<\/p>\n<p>This article was originally published on EWTN News in English.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ewtnvatican.com\/articles\/photos-pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-mass-leads-rosary-in-angola\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/ewtnvatican.com\/articles\/photos-pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-mass-leads-rosary-in-angola<\/a><\/em><\/p>",
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