During a recent trip to Bata, Pope Leo XIV publicly criticized the poor living conditions and overcrowding found in a notorious prison in Equatorial Guinea. He stressed the importance of human dignity and highlighted justice concerns regarding human rights abuses in the country.

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.