Pope Leo XIV holds mass with estimated 120,000 in Cameroon
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Pope Leo XIV held a mass in Douala, Cameroon, with an estimated 120,000 people, discussing poverty, violence, and corruption. The event marked Catholicism's growth in Africa, where about 20% of the world's Catholic population lives.
Pope Leo XIV held a mass in Douala, Cameroon's Japoma Stadium, with around 120,000 attendees. The pope addressed issues of poverty, violence, and corruption, urging the crowd to reject abuse and violence. He referenced Jesus' miracle of multiplying loaves and fish, emphasizing the importance of sharing. The event was part of the pope's 10-day African tour, which also includes visits to Angola and Equatorial Guinea. Prior to the mass, Pope Leo spent a day in Bamenda, Cameroon's Anglophone Crisis epicenter. Cameroon's population is around 30% Catholic, and the country is home to over 37.7 million people living in poverty.
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