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

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Zaña, Peru, is drawing attention to the Afro-Peruvian community and the legacy of the African slave trade in the country. Singer Susana Baca serenaded the pope upon his arrival, highlighting the culture shaped by descendants of enslaved Africans. The visit is expected to give the community and its history an unusually prominent place in the public spotlight.