Rome, 13 April (LaPresse) – "On my own behalf and on behalf of the Italian Government, I wish to extend my thanks and most sincere best wishes to Pope Leo XIV for the success of his apostolic journey, which will take him to Africa for the first time and see him visit four countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. May the Holy Father’s Ministry foster the resolution of conflicts and the return of peace, both internally and between nations, following in the footsteps of his predecessors, and provide support and comfort to the Christian communities he will meet during his journey.” This was stated in a note by the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni. “Italy will continue to play its part in fostering the development of a new model of cooperation with the African continent and in supporting peace, development and the well-being of its peoples,” added the Prime Minister.