Faith stands at center court for Pope Leo XIV historic visit to Equatorial Guinea
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (February 27, 2026) Victor Mooney arrived safely at the Malabo International Airport. The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to the United Nations in New York dispatched a driver to shuttle him to the National Hotel.
As the country intensifies preparations for Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit, pilgrims, visitors, diplomats and delegations are expected to arrive in April. Mooney's visit comes on the tail end of Black History Month.
Faith and Service aligned in Mooney's visit to Equatorial Guinea
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (February 27, 2026) Victor Mooney’s arrival is timed not merely with the Pope’s impending visit but with the tail end of Black History Month, a period in which the United States turns a light onto the narratives of African diaspora. In his hand, Mooney will unveil the book cover for his memoir titled El Espiritu de Malabo.
Pope Leo XIV’s forthcoming apostolic journey is a milestone for the Catholic Church, underscoring its commitment to a global flock that is as diverse as it is interconnected. Mooney has spent fourteen years building bridges between the Catholic Church in the United States and Equatorial Guinea. While Malabo basks in the glow of anticipation, Pope Leo XIV’s itinerary extends to Angola, Cameroon, and Algeria.
Atlantic Ocean rower pays tribute to Rev. Jackson at African Union Headquarters
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (February 26, 2026) Victor Mooney of Queens, New York utilized a layover in Ethiopia to remember Rev. Jesse Jackson during a Sunrise Ceremony at the African Union Headquarters.
Rev. Jesse Jackson was a supporter of Mooney's hope to row across the Atlantic Ocean. On his fourth attempt, he ended his 21-month journey at the Brooklyn Bridge.
“Sunrise Ceremony” at the African Union is a ritual of remembrance for Rev. Jesse Jackson, a man whose tireless advocacy for civil rights and economic justice has long resonated with the continent’s own struggle for self-determination. He'll continue his air travel to Equatorial Guinea.