As he continues his journey of Africa, Pope Leo XIV has asked the Cameroonian authorities to take strong action against corruption and work toward enduring peace.
In Yaoundé, the capital, the Pope sent a clear message in front of President Paul Biya, calling on leaders to be honest and accountable in their actions.
The pope remarked, “To have peace and justice, the chains of corruption must be broken.” He warned against what he called “the whims of the rich and powerful.”
He also asked for an end to the long-running war in Cameroon’s English-speaking areas, which has killed thousands of people and forced many more to leave their homes since 2017.
The Pope’s visit to Cameroon is the second leg on his 10-day tour of Africa. He is set to visit places like Bamenda and Douala, where a big public Mass is planned that would gather hundreds of thousands of people.
The Pope’s visit comes at a time when people throughout the world are paying more attention to him. He has recently spoken out on worldwide issues including war and governance, which has drawn criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Pope Leo has stuck to his guns, even if others have criticized him. He has made dialogue, justice, and peace the fundamental goals of his mission.
On his first day in Cameroon, he spoke with high-ranking government officials, visited an orphanage, and talked to local clerics. People gathered to cheer him on.
The trip is important for both religious and diplomatic grounds, especially since Cameroon is having trouble with internal conflict and governance issues.
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