Pope denounces 'tyrants' in Africa

The Pope's unusually forceful remarks come just days after he was targeted on social media by U.S. President Donald Trump over his stance on the Iran war.

Leo XIV urged a 'decisive change of course' toward peace, specifically addressing those who manipulate religion to justify violence.

The Vatican expects over 600,000 people to attend his upcoming Mass in Douala, the largest event of his four-nation African tour.

Throughout his journey, the first American pope has sought to reclaim traditional Christian values from the populist rhetoric of the current U.S. administration.