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Pope Leo challenges Angola's leaders to break 'extractivism'

19 Apr 2026, 06:40 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)
Pope Leo challenges Angola's leaders to break 'extractivism'
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)

Pope Leo XIV challenged Angola’s leaders to break the "extractivism” that has plundered and exploited Africa for centuries, as he arrived in the southern African country on Saturday with a message of encouragement for its long-suffering people.