Pope Leo apologizes for Church's historic role in slavery
Pope Leo has issued a formal apology for the Catholic Church's historical involvement in slavery. This statement represents the most direct acknowledgment of institutional responsibility from a pope, surpassing previous comments made by Pope Francis. The apology coincides with the presentation of Pope Leo's first Encyclical Letter focused on artificial intelligence.
- ▪Pope Leo has apologized for the Church's historic role in slavery.
- ▪This marks the most explicit admission of institutional responsibility by a pope.
- ▪The apology was made during the presentation of the Encyclical Letter 'Magnifica Humanitas.'
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Pope Leo apologizes for Church's historic role in slaveryThe remarks mark the most explicit papal admission to date of institutional responsibility, going beyond Pope Francis's condemnation of modern-day slavery.Follow us on GooglePope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first Encyclical Letter "Magnifica Humanitas" focused on the rise of artificial intelligence, in The Vatican on May 25, 2026.(photo credit: Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP via Getty Images)
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