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

"My thoughts go to the poorest, to families experiencing difficulty and to prisoners who are often forced to live in troubling hygienic and sanitary conditions."

— Pope Leo , Activist

"The Creator has endowed you with great natural wealth. I urge you to work together so that it may be a blessing for all."

— Pope Leo , Activist

"May there be greater room for freedom and may the dignity of the human person always be safeguarded."

— Pope Leo , Activist

"They are not alone, as he drew attention to prison conditions, human rights abuses and injustices that campaigners have denounced for years here."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"Obiang knows very well that the pope’s visit comes like a ring on his finger."

— Gutïn Bae Tongala , Activist

"Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death, recalling his preaching about God’s mercy and his gestures of solidarity with poor people."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"There is a lot of joy today because we waited 44 years for the pope to come."

— Diosdado Marques , Other

"Such an economy kills."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"To be effective, however, it must always promote the dignity of every person."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"My thoughts go to the poorest, to families experiencing difficulty and to prisoners who are often forced to live in troubling hygienic and sanitary conditions."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"I urge the country to place itself in the service of law and justice."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"May there be greater room for freedom and may the dignity of the human person always be safeguarded."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"To be effective, however, it must always promote the dignity of every person."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"My thoughts go to the poorest, to families experiencing difficulty and to prisoners who are often forced to live in troubling hygienic and sanitary conditions."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"greater room for freedom"

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

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— Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo , Politician

"You are not alone. Your families love you and are waiting for you. Many people outside these walls are praying for you."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"Although prison may seem like a lonely and desolate place… it can also become a space for reflection, reconciliation, and personal growth."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"No one is excluded from God’s love!"

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"Every effort toward reconciliation and every act of kindness can spark hope in others."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

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

— Pope Leo , Activist

"The administration of justice aims to protect society."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"My thoughts go to the poorest, to families experiencing difficulty and to prisoners who are often forced to live in troubling hygienic and sanitary conditions."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"You are not alone. Your families love you and are waiting for you. Many people outside these walls are praying for you."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other

"To be effective, it must always promote the dignity and potential of every person."

— Pope Leo XIV , Other