The ongoing wars in the world and the collapse of international law threaten to “tragically” undermine the future of humanity, the Pope said Tuesday in a speech following his arrival in Equatorial Guinea. Leon XIV also denounced the "colonization" of the Earth's oil and mineral resources, and considered that this fueled deadly conflicts.
Published on: 04/21/2026 - 17:05 Last updated: 04/21/2026 - 17:07
Pope Leo
These statements came in a powerful speech he delivered in Equatorial Guinea as part of his African tour that included four countries.
Leon, the first American pope, denounced what he described as the "colonization" of the Earth's oil and mineral resources, considering it fueling deadly conflicts.
The Pope arrived on Tuesday in Equatorial Guinea, one of the most closed countries on the African continent, where attention will turn in the fourth and final stage of his tour to his expected position on the issues of political pluralism and public freedoms, which are sensitive issues in this country.
Upon his arrival at Malabo Airport, he received a rich official and popular reception, as a brass band played while he got off the plane and walked on the red carpet accompanied by President Obiang Nguema. Hundreds of believers also received him in a festive atmosphere, chanting religious hymns and expressions of welcome, while the sounds of vuvuzela horns rose. Many of the crowd were wearing T-shirts bearing his picture.
After 44 years, Leon
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