Pope Leo visits Angola’s diamond region
LUANDA (AFP) — Pope Leo XIV visited Angola’s remote, diamond-rich northeast Monday, highlighting poverty in a region rich in natural resources.
Agence France-Presse · · 1 min read
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LUANDA (AFP) — Pope Leo XIV visited Angola’s remote, diamond-rich northeast Monday, highlighting poverty in a region rich in natural resources.
Agence France-Presse · · 1 min read
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