Pope Leo condemns inmate conditions on tour of infamous Equatorial Guinea prison
22 Apr 2026, 20:27 GMT
By FRANCE 24
Topic: Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260422-pope-leo-condemns-inmate-conditions-tour-infamous-equatorial-guinea-prison
Pope Leo XIV visited a notorious prison in Bata on the last leg of his Africa tour Wednesday, delivering a rare public critique of inmate conditions in Equatorial Guinea. In his address, the pontiff urged respect for human dignity, highlighting concerns about overcrowding and justice in a country long accused of rights abuses.