Pope’s apology on slavery

Pope Leo XIV has issued a formal apology regarding the Vatican's historical role in legitimizing slavery, acknowledging the institution's failure to condemn the practice for centuries. In his inaugural encyclical, titled "Magnifica Humanitas" or "Magnificent Humanity," the Pontiff characterized the Vatican's past actions as a significant "wound in Christian Memory." This apology marks a notable moment in the Church's efforts to address its historical complicity in slavery and reflects a commitment to acknowledging and rectifying past injustices.

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