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"Pope decries inequality and prison conditions."
— Pope Francis , Other
"The administration of justice aims to protect society."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"True justice seeks not so much to punish as to help rebuild the lives of victims, offenders and communities wounded by evil."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"My thoughts go to the poorest, to families experiencing difficulty, and to prisoners who are often forced to live in troubling hygienic and sanitary conditions."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"You are not alone. Your families love you and are waiting for you. Many people outside these walls are praying for you."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"To be effective, it must always promote the dignity and potential of every person."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"May there be greater room for freedom and may the dignity of the human person always be safeguarded."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
Key People
Pope Francis is the former leader of the Roman Catholic Church and known for his focus on humanitarian issues.
Pope Leo is the head of the Catholic Church and has recently criticized divisive global leadership.
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
Equatorial Guinea's Justice Minister who denied rights abuses during Pope Leo XIV's visit.
President of Equatorial Guinea, the world's longest-serving leader since 1979.
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Pope Leo XIV used the final day of his African tour to speak out against wealth inequality and poor prison conditions in Equatorial Guinea, urging believers to bridge the gap between rich and poor.
Pope Leo XIV visited one of Equatorial Guinea’s most notorious prisons, criticizing conditions for inmates and calling for humane treatment and reform during his visit.
Pope Leo XIV visited a notorious prison in Equatorial Guinea, delivering a message of hope to inmates and highlighting human rights abuses and injustices in the country.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the 'colonisation' of Africa's mineral resources and the 'lust for power' during his visit to Equatorial Guinea, addressing issues of inequality and corruption.
Pope Leo XIV called for 'greater room for freedom' in Equatorial Guinea and criticized living conditions for prisoners before visiting inmates in a jail known for its squalor and ill-treatment of detainees.
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