Pope wraps up Africa trip with diplomatic challenge in Equatorial Guinea
Summary
Pope Leo XIV ended his visit to Africa in Equatorial Guinea, where he plans to address issues of corruption and social injustice. The country is led by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has ruled since 1979 and faces widespread accusations of corruption and authoritarian rule.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV visited four African countries, ending his trip in Equatorial Guinea.
- Equatorial Guinea’s president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has been in power since 1979.
- The president and his family are accused of using the country’s oil wealth for personal gain.
- Equatorial Guinea discovered offshore oil in the mid-1990s, which makes up almost half of its economy.
- Despite oil wealth, over half of the nearly 2 million people live in poverty.
- The country is one of the most Catholic in Africa, with about 75% of the population identifying as Catholic.
- The Catholic Church is closely connected to the government but also faces challenges speaking out against injustice.
- The government is known for harassment and intimidation of political opponents and critics.
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