Pope Leo XIV condemns 'logic of extractivism' in Angola visit
Summary
Pope Leo XIV visited Angola and spoke against the ongoing exploitation of Africa's natural resources. He urged Angolan leaders to change a system that treats resources and people like mere products, causing social and environmental damage.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV arrived in Angola on April 18, 2026, as part of a four-nation trip in Africa.
- Angola is rich in oil, diamonds, gold, and important minerals but remains a poor country with over 30% of people living on less than $2.15 a day.
- The Pope called the exploitation "extractivism," a practice where natural resources are taken with little regard for people or the environment.
- Angola gained independence from Portugal in 1975 and endured a long civil war until 2002 that killed over 500,000 people.
- The Pope met Angola’s President João Lourenço and encouraged hope and peace for the Angolan people.
- Pope Leo XIV also spoke about global issues including his ongoing exchanges with U.S. President Donald Trump about the Iran war.
- He has criticized corruption and warlords in Africa for harming development and the environment.
- The Pope emphasized the need to move away from development models that exclude and harm people and nature.
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