Pope Leo XIV arrived in Angola, urging the country's leaders to end corruption and exploitation during the third leg of his African tour.
He addressed Angola's history of colonialism, civil war, and poverty, while encouraging its people and meeting President Joao Lourenço.
Leo’s visit highlights Angola’s struggle with inequality despite vast resources, and includes a symbolic stop at a church linked to the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
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