Pope Leo XIV criticizes inmate conditions during a visit to a prison in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, calling for respect for human dignity amid concerns over overcrowding and justice.
Pope Leo XIV visited a prison in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, on Wednesday, where he publicly criticized inmate conditions and called for greater respect for human dignity.
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Pope Leo XIV visited a prison in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, on Wednesday, where he publicly criticized inmate conditions and called for greater respect for human dignity.
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