The Vatican's Slavery Legacy: A Long Overdue Acknowledgment Pope Leo XIV's historic apology for the Holy See's role in legitimizing slavery has sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church and beyond.
While some might view this as a belated attempt to assuage centuries old guilt, it is essential to examine the historical context and implications of this apology.
For too long, the Vatican has been accused of whitewashing its involvement in the trans Atlantic slave trade.