Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour

The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

Pope Leo XIV visited a notorious prison in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, delivering a message of hope to inmates and highlighting human rights abuses in the country.

Exiles and activists express concern that Pope Leo XIV's visit to Equatorial Guinea may bolster the legitimacy of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo's regime.

Pope Leo XIV denounced the exploitation of Africa's mineral wealth and criticized global economic systems during his visit to Equatorial Guinea.

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea and denounced the 'colonization' of Africa's minerals and the 'lust for power' in the country.

Pope Leo XIV visited a notorious prison in Equatorial Guinea, delivering a message of hope to inmates and highlighting human rights abuses in the country.

Pope Leo XIV called for 'greater room for freedom' in Equatorial Guinea and criticized living conditions for prisoners before visiting a notorious jail.

Pope Leo XIV called for 'greater room for freedom' in Equatorial Guinea and criticized living conditions for prisoners before visiting a notorious jail.

Pope Leo XIV's visit to a notorious prison in Equatorial Guinea draws attention to human rights abuses, especially after the U.S. began deporting third-country migrants there.

Pope Leo XIV urged inmates at Bata Prison in Equatorial Guinea to remain optimistic despite the challenges of prison life.

Pope Leo XIV called for 'greater room for freedom' in Equatorial Guinea and criticized living conditions for prisoners before visiting a notorious jail.

Pope Leo XIV made a tightly controlled visit to a notorious prison in Equatorial Guinea's biggest city, after launching a rare criticism of living conditions for inmates.

Pope Leo XIV visited one of Equatorial Guinea’s most notorious prisons, criticising conditions for inmates and calling for justice reform during his Africa tour.

Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of hope to inmates at a notorious prison in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, highlighting human rights abuses and injustices in the country's prison system.