Pope Leo Denounces Prison Conditions

The final stop of the Pope’s ten-day tour took on added significance following reports that Equatorial Guinea had received millions of dollars from the Trump administration to house deported migrants.

Leo visited a notorious prison in the port city of Bata, telling inmates that their lives are not defined solely by their mistakes.

He condemned the spread of inequality and the exploitation of natural resources, which he said has 'tragically compromised' the future of humanity.

The visit has drawn both praise for its focus on human dignity and criticism from those who fear it may legitimize the country’s longtime ruler.

This tour has been characterized by the Pope’s blunt and passionate addresses on social justice.