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Pope Leo XIV used the final day of his African tour to speak out against wealth inequality and poor prison conditions in Equatorial Guinea, urging believers to bridge the gap between rich and poor.
Pope Leo XIV visited one of Equatorial Guinea’s most notorious prisons, criticizing conditions for inmates and calling for humane treatment and reform during his visit.
Pope Leo XIV visited a notorious prison in Equatorial Guinea, delivering a message of hope to inmates and highlighting human rights abuses and injustices in the country.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the 'colonisation' of Africa's mineral resources and the 'lust for power' during his visit to Equatorial Guinea, addressing issues of inequality and corruption.
Pope Leo XIV called for 'greater room for freedom' in Equatorial Guinea and criticized living conditions for prisoners before visiting inmates in a jail known for its squalor and ill-treatment of detainees.
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