Cameroon Africa Pope

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in the central African nation of Cameroon on the second leg of his Africa tour. He's delivered a masterclass on wielding power legitimately to President Paul Biya, who at 93 is the world's oldest leader. The Vatican had said fighting corruption in the mineral-rich central African country would be one of the themes of Leo’s visit, and the American pope didn’t hold back in addressing Biya and government authorities in his arrival address at the presidential palace, saying the “chains of corruption” must be broken. Biya’s grip on power was extended for an eighth term in a widely disputed election last year.

Pope Leo XIV has condemned the “handful of tyrants” exploiting Earth through war and greed. He delivered a peace message in Bamenda, Cameroon, amid a long-standing separatist conflict. Cameroonians celebrated his visit, hoping it will draw global attention to the violence affecting the region. Leo led a peace meeting with religious leaders, emphasizing the importance of interfaith efforts to end the conflict. He warned against using religion for military and economic gain, calling for a shift away from exploitation. The conflict has deep colonial roots, with thousands killed and displaced. Despite a temporary pause in fighting, peace talks remain stalled.