Pope Leo XIV Condemns Mineral Colonization in Landmark Equatorial Guinea Visit

Pope Leo XIV visited Equatorial Guinea, denouncing 'colonisation' of Africa's resources and calling for solidarity amidst economic and political oppression. His visit, the first since 1982, was met with hope for change in the highly Catholic nation. The Pope emphasized ethical development and criticized global economic inequalities.

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea, marking the final stop of his African tour, where he condemned the colonization of Africa's resources and the pursuit of power in the resource-rich nation.

The Pope's visit comes amid long-standing allegations of corruption against President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, whose government is accused of enriching a select few while the majority of the population remains impoverished.

Pope Leo’s address underscored the necessity for global economic fairness and human rights, positioning the Catholic Church as a defender of dignity and justice in the face of political adversity.