Pope Leo denounces ‘colonisation’ of minerals on final leg of Africa tour

Pope Leo has completed his fourth and final leg of an Africa tour in Equatorial Guinea, where he denounced the "colonisation" of Africa's minerals and the "lust for power". The Pope visited the country, a largely Catholic nation, to express his support for its people and deepen their faith. He arrived at the presidential palace in Malabo wearing his formal red mozzetta cape in an open-sided Popemobile, drawing adoring crowds who cheered his arrival. This was the first time a pope had visited Equatorial Guinea since St John Paul II in 1982. The Pope's visit is seen as a significant event for the country, which has been ruled by its president since 1979. His message of hope and faith is expected to have a positive impact on the local community.