Pope Leo XIV's visit to African church linked to slavery reflects on his own heritage

Apr 18, 2026 - 17:00

Pope Leo XIV's visit to African church linked to slavery reflects on his own heritage

The pope’s planned visit to a Catholic chapel in Angola that was connected to the slave trade is seen as a symbolic moment by some Africans

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