Pope Leo tells Angola during huge Mass to ‘build hope’
Summary
Pope Leo XIV held a large outdoor Mass near Angola’s capital, encouraging the country to overcome past conflicts and corruption while building hope for the future. During his African tour, he also criticized the misuse of natural resources and spoke against war, including commenting on tensions involving the U.S. and Iran.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV held a Mass in Kilamba, near Angola’s capital, Luanda, attended by tens of thousands.
- He urged Angolans to leave behind divisions caused by their long civil war, which ended in 2002.
- The pope criticized corruption and the exploitation of natural resources in Angola and across Africa.
- His visit to Angola is the third stop in a four-nation tour of Africa, after Algeria and Cameroon.
- At a meeting with Angolan leaders, including President Joao Lourenco, the pope spoke about social and environmental problems.
- Pope Leo also criticized the threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to end Iranian civilization, calling it unacceptable.
- The pope said he will continue to speak against war but does not want to start a debate with President Trump.
- After the Mass, the pope planned visits to Angola’s sacred pilgrimage site Muxima and a retirement home in Saurimo before going to Equatorial Guinea.
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