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Pope Leo XIV issues apology for Vatican's role in slavery
Pope Leo XIV has apologized for the Holy See's historical involvement in legitimizing slavery. He described this legacy as a significant issue within Christian history. (sources: pbs, reuters, nbcnews)
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Pope Leo XIV made a formal apology for the Vatican's role in supporting slavery and for not condemning it over the centuries. He referred to this history as a 'wound in Christian memory.'
- The apology was issued on Monday.
- Pope Leo XIV acknowledged the Church's failure to condemn slavery for centuries.
- The Pope characterized the Vatican's historical record on slavery as a significant issue within Christian memory.
Why it matters
This apology represents a significant acknowledgment of the Church's historical actions regarding slavery.
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