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Pope Urges Youth to Build a World Free of War and Corruption

21 Apr. 09:29

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During his apostolic visit to Africa, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful message to the youth in the city of Muxima, Angola, calling for the creation of a new world. The Pontiff emphasized that the next generation must strive to build a society free from the scourges of war, injustice, poverty, and corruption. His speech was widely shared by the local "Angop" agency and on social media platforms.

Muxima is one of the most prominent pilgrimage sites for Angolan Catholics, home to the renowned Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima. Addressing a large gathering of young people, the Pope spoke of a divine mandate to foster a better world where the principles of the Gospel and human solidarity illuminate people's hearts. He stressed that justice, rather than conflict, must prevail on the global stage.

The Pope’s address also touched upon the critical issues of economic inequality and the exploitation of the vulnerable. He warned that corruption and systemic greed are major obstacles to progress, depriving young people of their rightful future. By urging his audience to resist these negative forces, the Pontiff highlighted the role of faith and moral courage in transforming society.

This visit to Angola is part of a broader mission to engage with the African continent and its growing Catholic community. Previously, on April 16, the Pope had issued a stern critique of "oppressors" who fuel wars and plunder global resources for selfish gain. His call in Muxima serves as a continuation of his global advocacy for peace, urging the youth to lead the way toward a more compassionate and stable international order.

















Shavkat Mirziyoyev Gifts Two National Uzbek Ayvans to Donald Trump

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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has presented U.S. President Donald Trump with two traditional wooden ayvans featuring intricate Uzbek woodcarving craft. According to The New York Times, the structures have already arrived in Washington, D.C., and assembly has begun in West Potomac Park, where Trump plans to establish the "National Garden of American Heroes."

U.S. Department of the Interior spokesperson Cathy Martin stated that park visitors will be able to view the ayvans starting this autumn. Uzbekistan's Ambassador to the U.S. Furkat Sidikov shared on X (Twitter) that the gift serves as a symbol of friendship and strategic partnership between the two nations. The report also highlights other notable foreign gifts received by Trump, including a luxury aircraft from Qatar and a pair of cheetahs from Saudi Arabia.