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Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon's faithful — 'reject violence'

Some 120,000 cheering Catholics attended Pope Leo XIV's Friday mass in Cameroon. The pontiff implored those gathered to be the architects of peace and to reject the deceit of violence and abuse. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

3 reports3 sourcesApr 17, 2026, 3:26 PM
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DWApr 17, 2026, 3:26 PM

Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon's faithful — 'reject violence'

Some 120,000 cheering Catholics attended Pope Leo XIV's Friday mass in Cameroon. The pontiff implored those gathered to be the architects of peace and to reject the deceit of violence and abuse.

Al JazeeraApr 17, 2026, 12:32 PM

Pope Leo calls on Cameroon to reject violence as 120,000 join Mass

Preaching at a packed stadium in Douala, Pontiff shares a message of hope, peace and faith during Africa trip.

NBC NewsApr 17, 2026, 1:23 PM

Pope Leo XIV greeted by crowd of 120,000 in Cameroon as he attacks uneven distribution of wealth

Pope Leo XIV used a Mass attended by more than 100,000 people in Cameroon on Friday to openly criticize the uneven distribution of wealth.

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