Pope Leo calls on Cameroonians 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.
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Preaching at a packed stadium in Douala, Pontiff shares a message of hope, peace and faith during Africa trip.
The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.
The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.
Huge crowds have greeted Pope Leo in Cameroon, returning to a country he visited 20 years ago as ‘Father Bob’.
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at pope over calls for peace and criticism of US war on Iran.
The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.