Pope Leo XIV visited the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima in Angola on Sunday, a site historically linked to the trans-Atlantic slave trade. While praying at the 16th-century church, built by Portuguese colonisers, the Pope acknowledged the "sorrow and great suffering" endured by generations of Africans. The shrine was a hub where enslaved people were baptized before being sent to the port of Luanda for transport to the Americas. Pope Leo XIV urged attendees to build a more just world and did not directly address the Catholic Church's historical involvement in slavery. The visit highlights ongoing discussions about the Church's role in slavery and colonial doctrine, with scholars noting the significance of this visit for Black Catholics seeking healing.