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Pope Leo XIV offers message of hope to inmates in Equatorial Guinea prison

Pope Leo XIV told inmates at one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons that they are not alone, as he drew attention Wednesday to prison conditions, human rights abuses and injustices that campaigners have denounced… Grouped from 7 articles across 6 sources.

7 reports6 sourcesApr 22, 2026, 8:44 PM
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The Globe and MailApr 22, 2026, 8:44 PM

Pope Leo XIV offers message of hope to inmates in Equatorial Guinea prison

Pope Leo XIV told inmates at one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons that they are not alone, as he drew attention Wednesday to prison conditions, human rights abuses and injustices that campaigners have denounced for years here.

The Straits TimesApr 22, 2026, 3:25 AM

Pope Leo to visit prison in Equatorial Guinea on final leg of Africa tour

He will also pay tribute to the victims of a deadly accident that rocked Bata in 2021.

BBC NewsApr 22, 2026, 5:04 PM

Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour

The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

The Globe and MailApr 22, 2026, 11:58 AM

Students celebrate as Pope Leo visits Equatorial Guinea

Students in Equatorial Guinea sang and waved flags ahead of a visit by Pope Leo at a university in Malabo on Tuesday during his four-nation Africa trip.

Al JazeeraApr 22, 2026, 8:38 PM

Pope Leo urges justice reform in Equatorial Guinea’s prisons

Equatorial Guinea's prison conditions face scrutiny as Pope Leo pushes for humane treatment and reforms during his visit.

DWApr 22, 2026, 4:45 PM

Pope Leo decries inequality in corrupt Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV continued his tour of Africa with a Mass in Equatorial Guinea. The pontiff called for more justice in the country as the nation's president and his family looked on.

Sky NewsApr 22, 2026, 5:54 PM

Pope tells prisoners in Equatorial Guinea 'you are not alone'

Pope Leo's four-nation Africa tour has pushed towards ​a dramatic close, with the pontiff braving a heavy rainstorm to greet prisoners in Equatorial Guinea.

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