Pope Leo XIV set to visit Cameroon, urges peace amid tensions
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Cameroon as part of his African tour, following a stop in Algeria. His trip comes amid controversy, with criticism from US President Donald Trump and recent violence in Algeria. The pope is scheduled to meet President Paul Biya and visit Bamenda, a conflict zone affected by separatist unrest. The visit has sparked debate among Catholics and heightened security concerns.
What we know
- Pope Leo XIV will meet Cameroonian President Paul Biya at the start of his four-day visit.
- The pope is making a high-security trip to Bamenda, where he will pray for peace before 20,000 worshippers.
- His visit follows recent suicide attacks in Algeria and criticism from US President Donald Trump.
- Some clergy fear the meeting with Biya could help improve the president’s image after violent suppression of protests.
- The visit is the fourth by a pope to Cameroon, a country marked by ongoing conflict between the army and English-speaking separatists.
