Pope Leo condemns 'tyrants' ravaging world with war during Cameroon visit
Pope Leo XIV has condemned global leaders for spending billions on wars and exploiting religion for military and political gain during his visit to Cameroon, a country affected by a long-running insurgency.Speaking in the northwestern city of Bamenda, the largest city in Cameroon's anglophone regions, the Pope described the world as being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants" and called for a "decisive change of course" away from conflict and exploitation.The Pontiff's remarks came amid ongoing violence in the region, which has suffered from a separatist conflict for nearly a decade, leaving thousands dead and traumatized.He highlighted the diversion of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 14:02 LONDON
Pope Leo XIV visits Cameroon amid unrest and separatist conflict
Pope Leo XIV began a three-day visit to Cameroon on Wednesday, marking the first papal trip to the country since 2009.During his visit, he urged President Paul Biya to confront corruption and restore public trust in leadership.Speaking at the presidential palace in Yaoundé, the Pope emphasized the need to break the "chains of corruption" that undermine governance.This message comes amid ongoing political challenges following Biya's disputed re-election in November 2025.The visit occurs against the backdrop of a separatist conflict in Cameroon's anglophone regions, which has been ongoing since 2017.Violence in these areas has resulted in over 6,000 deaths, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 09:02 LONDON
Pope Leo XIV Visits Cameroon Amid Separatist Truce
Pope Leo XIV began a four-day visit to Cameroon on April 15, 2026, which includes a trip to the epicentre of the country's long-running separatist conflict.The visit is marked by a declared three-day ceasefire by separatist groups in the English-speaking regions to facilitate the pontiff's travel.The Pope arrived in Cameroon after concluding a visit to Algeria.His itinerary includes meetings with Cameroon's President Paul Biya, a visit to a Catholic orphanage, and private discussions with Cameroonian bishops.The visit is the first papal trip to Cameroon since 2009.Separatist groups in the anglophone west of Cameroon announced the ceasefire to allow the Pope... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 15:36 LONDON
