Pope Leo XIV shares a message of peace
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Pope Leo sharply decried the exploitation of natural resources in Africa on Saturday, blasting "despots and tyrants" who guarantee wealth but do not deliver on their
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Angola and hopes to bring a message of joy and encouragement to its long-suffering people.
Pope Leo XIV lamented that his trip to Africa had been marked by a war of words with US President Donald Trump as he arrived in Angola on Saturday on
His visit includes a trip to a shrine where enslaved Africans were baptized before being forced into the treacherous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.
He also denounced the “powerful interests” from outside that lay their hands on the country’s rich resources and cause suffering, deaths and environmental damage.
LUANDA, April 18 (Reuters) - Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects.