Reparations for empire: What the new pope owes to Africa | Slavery

Late Pope Francis, who came to be known as a strong voice for the poor, oppressed and the marginalised during his tenure as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, had a keen interest in Africa.

Throughout his papacy, he demonstrated a deep commitment to the continent, talking about its problems and strengths often. He consistently denounced the exploitation of African resources and people in speeches and statements, called for peace and reconciliation between African nations, and…