Pope Leo XVI & World Bank Group

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI visited Angola, delivering messages against corruption and exploitation of natural resources, and urging national reconciliation. His speeches have gained a more forceful tone during his Africa tour.

World Bank Group: The World Bank Group provided statistics on poverty in Angola, noting that over 30% of the population lives on less than $2.15 a day, despite the country's rich natural resources.

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI has been in a rhetorical collision course with Donald Trump over the war in Iran, with Leo declaring Trump's threats "truly unacceptable" and emphasizing peace.

World Bank Group: The World Bank Group warned against hoarding energy supplies or imposing export curbs, amid a significant shock to the global energy market.

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI denounced the 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the war, offering a moral perspective on the conflict.

World Bank Group: The World Bank Group is called upon by 11 finance ministers to provide coordinated emergency support to countries affected by the Middle East war.