During a lively meeting with university students in Yaoundé, the Pontiff challenged young Africans to resist emigration and build a better society.
Some 250 religious congregations are active in Cameroon. Pope Leo urged representatives to put the words of his visit into action.
Celebrating Mass in the coastal city of Douala, the Pontiff challenged young people to avoid corruption and become the prophetic voice of a new world.
During his visit to Bamenda in northern Cameroon, the Pope, usually soft-spoken, delivered his message with an intensity rarely seen since his election.
Visiting the conflict-torn region of Bamenda, the Pope praised interreligious efforts to end the civil war and addressed the suffering of the local people.
The Pontiff didn’t hold back during his visit to the presidential palace, boldly addressing corruption, human rights, and the rule of law.
During his historic 11-day tour of Africa, Pope Leo XIV is honoring the continent's diverse cultures by speaking directly to the faithful in five languages.
The Pontiff touched down in Yaoundé on Wednesday to begin the second leg of his historic African tour, bringing a message of unity and peace.
His final stop in Algeria was not on the official schedule: A visit to Mother Teresa's nuns and the children they care for.
As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his upcoming apostolic tour across Africa, discover the history, geography, and religious landscape of his four destinations.
