Pope Leo XIV's Africa Tour

The Pope's visit included a poignant stop at a historic slave trade shrine, where he recalled the 'great suffering' of generations of Africans.

His remarks have been seen as a reaffirmation of the Catholic Church's spiritual power over temporal authority.

While some interpreted his comments as a critique of global leaders, the Vatican clarified that the Pope seeks to avoid superficial feuds.

Worshippers in Luanda and Saurimo gathered in the thousands to hear his message of peace and reconciliation.