Pope Leo XIV recognizes the suffering of Afro-Peruvians in a historic city
Pope Leo XIV visited Zaña, Peru, and acknowledged the historical suffering of Afro-Peruvians subjected to slavery, expressing affection and closeness to the community.
TL;DR
- Pope Francis visited Zaña, Peru, a historic center for the Afro-Peruvian community.
- He recognized the suffering and humiliation of Afro-Peruvians subjected to slavery.
- The Pope expressed affection and closeness to the Afro-Peruvian community.
- He encouraged perseverance, citing the example of Saint Martin de Porres.
- The Pope lamented the crime, extortion, and insecurity impacting families in the region.
- The visit occurred during a prayer meeting marking the 300th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo.