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France 24Pope Leo XIV to Include Angola Visit in First African Tour as Pontiff
Pope Leo XIV plans to visit a Catholic chapel in Angola linked to the slave trade during his upcoming African tour. The site served as a shrine where enslaved Africans were baptized before Atlantic voyages. This visit follows the discovery of the pope's Creole heritage with Black…
cbsnews.comPope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass in Cameroon, Criticizes Wealth Inequality
Pope Leo XIV drew over 100,000 attendees to an open-air Mass in Douala, Cameroon, where he addressed uneven wealth distribution and urged youth to reject corruption. The visit is part of his 11-day Africa tour, including stops in Algeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. He also wa…
Nbc NewsPope Leo XIV States No Intent to Debate Trump on Iran Remarks
Pope Leo XIV, on an Africa tour, clarified he has no interest in debating President Donald Trump following recent criticisms over peace advocacy with Iran. The pontiff emphasized his remarks on tyrants and war spending were prepared weeks earlier. Vice President JD Vance urged ca…
France 24Pope Leo XIV Denounces Religious Manipulation During Cameroon Visit
Pope Leo XIV, on a visit to Cameroon, condemned those who exploit religion for military, economic, or political gain, describing the world as ravaged by a handful of tyrants. The speech occurred in Bamenda amid a separatist truce. The remarks follow tensions with U.S. President D…