Pope's visit to hub of Afro-Peruvian community casts spotlight on African slave trade to Peru
When Susana Baca, the Latin Grammy-winning Afro-Peruvian singer, serenaded Pope Leo XIV upon his arrival in Peru, it was a sign that the visit would provide an unparalleled spotlight on the culture that grew out of the African slave trade to this country.
Pope Leo XIV’s arrival in Peru was marked by a performance from Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca. This event highlighted the culture that originated from the African slave trade in the country. The visit served as an unparalleled spotlight on this aspect of Peruvian heritage.
- Pope Leo XIV visited Peru.
- Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca performed for the Pope.
- The visit brought attention to the culture stemming from the African slave trade in Peru.
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