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Pope’s visit to hub of Afro-Peruvian community casts spotlight on African slave trade to Peru - AP News

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Luis Andres Henao, Nicole Winfield
Pope’s visit to hub of Afro-Peruvian community casts spotlight on African slave trade to Peru - AP News
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The Pope's visit to a prominent Afro-Peruvian community has brought international attention to the history of the African slave trade in Peru. The event featured cultural performances that highlighted the community's heritage.

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The visit serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of historical injustices and promotes cultural awareness regarding the African diaspora in Latin America.

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ZAÑA, Peru (AP) When Susana Baca, the Latin Grammy-winning Afro-Peruvian singer, serenaded Pope Leo XIV upon…

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