# Pope Apologizes for Vatican’s Role in Slavery

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-05-25T09:45:13+00:00
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Pope Leo XIV just dropped a historic encyclical—his first—officially apologizing for the Vatican’s role in authorizing slavery for centuries, calling it a “wound in Christian memory.” For the first time, a pope admits the Holy See issued papal bulls in the 1500s that legitimized conquest and enslavement under the Doctrine of Discovery. This deeply resonates with Black Catholics and activists who’ve long demanded accountability, especially given the Pope’s own family’s complex legacy of enslavement and ownership. While the Vatican rejected the Doctrine last year, these older bulls were never formally revoked. The Pope laments the 18-century delay in condemning slavery and warns against modern trafficking tied to digital tech, marking a pivotal moment in Church history. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1fc13e0450ddb4c9

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