US EditionFrom Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity's future is 'tragically compromised'
He urged renewed respect for international law and said religion must never be used to justify domination or violence.
- On Tuesday, Pope Leo warned in Equatorial Guinea that humanity's future is at risk of being "tragically compromised" by ongoing wars and the breakdown of international law during his 10-day African tour.
- The first American pope decried the "colonisation" of Earth's oil and mineral resources, arguing this exploitation drives bloody conflicts and drawing ire from President Donald Trump after becoming more outspoken recently.
- Earlier in Angola, Pope Leo warned that many people are being "exploited by authoritarians and defrauded by the rich," reiterating that God rejects prayers from leaders with "hands full of blood."
- On Wednesday, the pontiff will visit a high-security detention centre in Bata where Amnesty International reports political prisoners are held without legal access, and will pray at a 2021 explosion site.
- US-Based human rights lawyer Tutu Alicante said the visit presents a "profound opportunity" to affirm that accountability is an essential responsibility of governance, as activists seek reforms under President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
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From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity’s future is ‘tragically compromised’
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea — Pope Leo warned on Tuesday that humanity’s future is at risk of being “tragically compromised” because of ongoing wars and a breakdown of international law, in a forceful speech in Equatorial Guinea on his four-nation Africa tour. The post From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity’s future is ‘tragically compromised’ appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
On Tuesday, Pope Leon warned that the future of humanity is at risk of being "tragically compromised because of the ongoing wars and the collapse of international law, in a firm speech held in Equatorial Guinea, in his African tour comprising four countries. The first American pope, who stirred up the anger of President Donald Trump after becoming more open in recent weeks, also condemned what he called "colonization of Earth's oil and mineral r…
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Pope calls for justice and closing income gap in Equatorial Guinea Mass with presidential family
Pope Leo XIV is urging Equatorial Guineans to work for freedom, justice and to close the gap “between the privileged and the disadvantaged.”
Humanity is at risk of being tragically compromised amid breaches of international law, warns Pope Leo
Pope Leo warned yesterday that humanity’s future is at risk of being “tragically compromised” because of ongoing wars and a breakdown of international law, in a forceful speech in Equatorial Guinea on his four-nation Africa tour.
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