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Pope Visits Historic Angola Shrine
During his high-profile trip to Africa, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass before an estimated 100,000 people in Luanda before traveling to the historic shrine.
His remarks addressed the Catholic Church's historical role in colonial-era doctrines and the legacy of slavery.
The visit comes amid renewed scrutiny of the Vatican's involvement in the continent's past.
The Pope also sought to clarify recent tensions with the White House, urging media to focus on his message of encouragement for the Angolan people.