Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery
Summary
Pope Leo XIV apologized for the Vatican's role in supporting slavery and not speaking out against it for hundreds of years. He called this part of history a painful mark on Christian memory.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV made a public apology at the Vatican.
- The apology addressed the Vatican’s past role in supporting slavery.
- The Vatican failed to condemn slavery for centuries.
- This is the first time a pope has admitted the Vatican gave permission to European rulers to enslave people.
- Previous popes had apologized only for Christians' involvement in the slave trade, not for the Vatican’s role.
- The pope called the Vatican’s role a "wound in Christian memory."
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