Africa World Politics

Pope Leo XIV Africa Tour

On the third day of his historic African tour, Pope Leo XIV addressed a capacity crowd at Japoma Stadium in Cameroon.

The Pontiff's homily focused on the 'material and spiritual poverty' affecting the region, urging young people to resist the temptation of corruption.

This tour has seen the Pope debut a more assertive diplomatic voice, which has sparked repeated criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Following his visit to Cameroon, the Pope is scheduled to travel to Angola to continue his 11-day journey.

Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at mass that draws 120,000 people South China Morning Post — Apr 17, 17:15 PM
Pope Leo XIV leads massive mass in Douala France 24 — Apr 17, 16:12 PM
Pope Leo XIV holds mass with estimated 120,000 in Cameroon UPI — Apr 17, 15:52 PM
Pope Leo urges Cameroon’s youth to resist temptation of corruption at Mass that draws 120,000 people The Globe and Mail — Apr 17, 11:38 AM
A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage The Straits Times — Apr 17, 10:19 AM
Hundreds of thousands expected at Pope Leo’s giant Mass in Cameroon’s Douala France 24 — Apr 17, 08:25 AM

Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)

Cameroon
Sovereign state in West-Central Africa

Douala
City in Cameroon

Japoma Sports Complex
Football stadium in cameroon

Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)