The Church of Our Lady of Muxima was built by Portuguese colonizers in Angola at the end of the 16th century as part of a fortress complex and became a hub in the slave trade. It remains a reminder of the inextricable link hundreds of years ago between Catholicism and the exploitation of the African continent.

Some spent the night on the ground, battling mosquitoes, to stake out their spot for the pontiff's Mass in the economic capital of Cameroon.

The teams will have the opportunity to attend a planned papal audience with Pope Leo XIV, who is notably a Villanova alumnus.

Notre Dame and Villanova will play a men's and women's basketball doubleheader in Rome to begin the 2026-27 season after being inspired by Pope Leo XIV.

Each list member was feted on Time’s website with a short reflection from a prominent figure, with filmmaker Martin Scorsese saying in his commentary on Pope Leo that he was “struck by his bravery and his common touch.

Pope Leo XIV continued his papal trip in Africa on April 17, holding Mass in Japoma Stadium in Cameroon, visiting a Catholic hospital, and meeting with students at the Catholic University of Central Africa.

The photo was included as part of an official Vatican documentary about the pontiff's life titled "Leo from Chicago."

Pope Leo XIV spent his second day in Cameroon in Bamenda, the center of separatist fighting, calling for peace and criticizing the "masters of war."

A major guest will be visiting the Notre Dame and Villanova basketball teams ahead of their doubleheader in Rome.