Pope Leo XIV arrives in Angola, urges peace as Trump debate is sidestepped
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Pope Leo XIV lands in Luanda, Angola, as part of an 11-day Africa tour focused on peace and social issues such as corruption and poverty. He will meet President João Lourenço and visit the Muxima shrine, highlighting Angola’s hopeful path after civil war despite rich oil and mineral resources. On the flight, he said it was not in his interest to debate Donald Trump about the US-Israeli war in Iran, framing his remarks within a broader message of peace.
- Pope Leo XIV lands in Angola, says it is 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump Euronews.com
- In Angola, love for an American pope but not for an American president The Washington Post
- Tens of thousands gather outside Angolan capital for Pope Leo Mass Reuters
- Making peace a reality: President of Cameroonian Bishops on Pope’s visit Vatican News
- Pope Leo XIV's visit to an African church linked to slavery reflects on his own complex heritage AP News
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