Pope takes major stand against ‘ambitions of the powerful’
Pope Leo XIV met with the Chagos Refugees Group, advocating for the right of Chagossians to return to their homeland, following their expulsion by Britain in the 1960s and 1970s. He endorsed a recent U.K.-Mauritius treaty that aims to transfer sovereignty while supporting a trust fund for resettlement, emphasizing the importance of respecting the rights of all peoples. Want More Context? 🔎
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