Pope Leo makes private visit to prison in Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV Visits Prison in Equatorial Guinea During Final Day of Africa Tour

Pope Leo XIV visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea on the last day of his African tour, where he addressed 600 detainees. The event took place in heavy rain.

According to reports, Pope Leo XIV spoke with the detainees about dignity and reconciliation. He had previously expressed concerns over the conditions at the facility during his visit.

The pontiff’s comments were made after a meeting with prison officials, which aimed to raise awareness about the living conditions of inmates. The event was part of Pope Leo XIV’s Africa tour, which concluded on this day.

Details of the visit have not been released, but it is reported that Pope Leo XIV spoke directly with the detainees in an effort to promote understanding and reconciliation.

Source: Al Jazeera