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Pope Leo XIV Tours Africa

Pope Leo XIV Tours Africa

Addressing a crowd of 40,000 in Angola, the Pope slammed the exploitation of natural resources and called for greater social justice for the poor.

He also paid a moving tribute to his predecessor, Pope Francis, on the first anniversary of his death while traveling to Malabo.

The tour has been marked by large, enthusiastic crowds and a series of provocative statements regarding international law and political responsibility.

Pope Leo urged African youth to stay and improve their own countries rather than face the dangers of irregular migration.