Pope Leo XIV Shines Light on Equatorial Guinea's Human Rights Crisis

Pope Leo XIV visited a notorious prison in Equatorial Guinea, highlighting longstanding human rights abuses as part of his African tour. His visit calls attention to issues with the country's judicial system, prison conditions, and the controversial deportation of third-country migrants from the US to Equatorial Guinea.

Pope Leo XIV's visit to a notorious Equatorial Guinea prison aims to spotlight human rights abuses, drawing attention to a nation accused of widespread judicial injustices.

Campaigners have long condemned the human rights situation in Equatorial Guinea, particularly following controversial deals with the US to deport third-country migrants there.

During his African tour, Pope Leo XIV urged nations to protect human rights, echoing calls from watchdogs for reform and justice in Equatorial Guinea.