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Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery
Ghana has welcomed an apology from the Pope regarding the Catholic Church's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. As a major gateway for the slave trade, the West African nation has long dealt with the historical impact of this period.
Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery
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