Pope Leo XIV is visiting a shrine in Angola that was historically a center of the African slave trade.

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The thread discusses Pope Leo XIV's visit to a shrine in Angola, which was historically a center of the African slave trade. The posts highlight the historical significance of the location and the Pope's visit to it.

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Parent: Religious LeadershipEntity: Pope Leo XIVImpact: neutralDate: Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026Target: Pope Leo XIV's visit to the shrine in Angola

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Pope Leo XIV heads to shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/19/pope-leo-xiv-heads-to-shrine-in-angola-that-was-a-center-of-african-slave-trade?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

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Pope Leo XIV heads to Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade
https://apnews.com/article/pope-vatican-africa-race-082b240dc063e5e382a76bf278cb18e8?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

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Pope Leo XIV heads to Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2026/04/19/pope-leo-africa-trip-angola/stories/202604190101?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

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Pope Leo XIV heads to Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade 
For more details, please visit https://mb.com.ph/article/10914521/world/pope-leo-xiv-heads-to-catholic-shrine-in-angola-that-was-a-center-of-african-slave-trade

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