Pope Leo XIV visited a historical shrine in Angola related to the trans-Atlantic slave trade. During his visit, he reflected on the profound sorrow and great suffering experienced by African generations.

Pope Leo XIV visited a historic Angolan shrine once tied to the trans-Atlantic slave trade on Sunday, recalling the “sorrow and great suffering” endured by generations of Africans. His remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of the Catholic Church’s historical role in slavery and colonial-era doctrine.