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Pope Leo XIV Urges Faith Over Superstition in Angola

4/23/2026

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  • Pope Leo XIV warned during Mass in Saurimo that faith should not blend with magical practices, highlighting resistance to superstition in the Catholic community.
  • Local clergy say fear of curses hinders personal progress amid Angola's social pressures.
  • The pope's messages address poverty and corruption in Angola, where oil wealth coexists with hardship.
  • In Equatorial Guinea, he condemned neocolonialism and urged leaders to act morally to advance justice and community support.