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Equatorial Guinea Accused of Docking Wages to Fund Pope's Visit

As Pope Leo XIV prepares to visit Equatorial Guinea next month, the country is reportedly relying on public contributions, including deductions from salaries, to help finance the trip.

27 Mar, 14:15 — 27 Mar, 14:15
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rfi-englishMostly Factual12d ago

Equatorial Guinea accused of docking wages to help fund Pope's visit

As Pope Leo XIV prepares to visit Equatorial Guinea next month, the country is reportedly relying on members of the public to help finance the trip – including by having money deducted from their salaries.

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First report: le-figaro · 26 Mar, 15:43Full coverage: 3 · 23hWindow: 23h
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le-figaro26 Mar, 15:43First to report

Retenue sur les salaires, achat de tenues... La contribution imposée à la population en Guinée équatoriale pour la visite du pape suscite un tollé

14h later
AP27 Mar, 05:19

Pope Leo XIV makes a rare 1-day visit to glitzy Monaco - AP News

9h later
rfi-english27 Mar, 14:15Latest update

Equatorial Guinea accused of docking wages to help fund Pope's visit

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