Pope Leo XIV visited a notorious prison in Bata on the last leg of his Africa tour Wednesday, delivering a rare public critique of inmate conditions in Equatorial Guinea. In his address, the pontiff urged respect for human dignity, highlighting concerns about overcrowding and justice in a country long accused of rights abuses.
Pope Leo condemns inmate conditions on tour of infamous Equatorial Guinea prison
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Wed 17:54 - Sky News (UK)
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Wed 20:38 - Al Jazeera English
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