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Pope Leo XIV Urges Cameroon to Reject Violence at Mass

Pope Leo XIV held a massive open-air mass in Douala, Cameroon, attended by thousands, where he called on the faithful to reject all forms of violence and abuse. During his Africa trip, he also spoke out against 'tyrants' plaguing the world.

17 Apr, 05:28 — 17 Apr, 17:15
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APVery High12h ago

More than a half-million people expected at Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Cameroon - AP News

More than a half-million people expected at Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Cameroon  AP News

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BBCHigh1h ago

Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures

Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Thousands gather for open-air mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon – in pictures

Worshippers made their way to the Japoma stadium in Douala to hear the pontiff speak on Friday Continue reading...

By Guardian Staff

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual5h ago

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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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at mass that draws 120,000 people

Pope Leo called on Cameroonians on Friday to reject violence and be generous with their neighbours during an event billed as the biggest of his four-nation Africa tour, with roughly 120,000 people flocking to a mass he led in the port city of Douala. Amid heavy security, some believers had made their way on Thursday to the city’s Japoma ‌Stadium, venue of the mass, and slept overnight outside on mats to hear Friday’s address from the pontiff, who has become outspoken on war and inequality and...

By Reuters

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DWHigh2h ago

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.

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France 24High2h ago

Pope Leo XIV leads massive mass in Douala

More than 120,000 people filled the Japoma Stadium in Cameroon’s largest city Douala on Friday to attend Pope Leo XIV’s Mass. The pontiff called on the Catholic faithful to reject violence despite the "material and spiritual poverty" afflicting many in the country. France24 Correspondent Indira Ayuk reports from Douala, Cameroon.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual10h ago

Pope Leo’s Mass to attract more than half a million for biggest event of historic African tour

Pope Leo XIV is marking the halfway point in his four-nation tour of Africa

By Nicole Winfield

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straits-timesMostly Factual8h ago

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage - The Straits Times

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage  The Straits Times

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DawnMostly Factual5h ago

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

Pope Leo has debuted a new, forceful speaking style on his four-nation Africa tour this week, issuing sharp denunciations of war and inequality that have sparked repeated attacks on the pontiff from US President Donald Trump. The change in rhetoric reflects Leo’s growing concern with the direction of global leadership, experts said, after he maintained a relatively low profile for a pope during the first 10 months of his papacy. Trump first attacked Leo as “terrible” on Sunday, in an apparent...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

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rte-newsMostly Factual8h ago

Bomb threat probe at home of Pope Leo's brother in US

Police were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo XIV's brother after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials.

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rfi-englishMostly Factual12h ago

Pope visits Cameroon city hit by post-vote protest deaths

Pope Leo XIV will give a giant mass on Friday in Cameroon's economic capital Douala, the biggest event of a visit marked by his calls for peace and spat with US President Donald Trump.

By RFI

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago

Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at Mass that draws 120,000 people

Pope Leo urged Cameroonians to “reject every form of abuse or violence” during a Mass in Douala attended by about 120,000 people.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual9h ago

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

Experts say the change in rhetoric reflects Leo's growing concern with the direction ‌of global leadership

By Reuters

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Daily NationMostly Factual6h ago

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

Change in rhetoric reflects Leo's growing concern with direction of global leadership.

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punch-ngMostly Factual6h ago

Pope to lead mass in Cameroon city hit by post-vote protest deaths

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Cameroon features a mass for thousands in Douala. The pontiff’s trip is marked by strong calls for peace and an end to conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-to-lead-mass-in-cameroon-city-hit-by-post-vote-protest-deaths/

By Punch Newspapers

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citizen-tzMixed6h ago

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage - thecitizen.co.tz

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage  thecitizen.co.tz

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journal-du-camerounMixed6h ago

Religion: Pope Leo XIV, Bearer of peace and reconciliation in Bamenda

© MINAT “Peace I leave you, my peace I give you”. It is in memorial of this phrase always pronounced during the liturgy of the Eucharist that Pope Leo XIV visited Bamenda, capital of the North West Region of Cameroon on Thursday, April 16, 2026 The region became a global focal point for peace as Pope Leo XIV arrived for a historic pastoral visit on board a Camair-co Boeing 737. Touching down at the Bafut airport around 11:00 AM, the Holy Father was met by a high-level delegation led by Paul A...

By Louisa KINYUY

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senewebMixed8h ago

Pope Leo XIV Condemns 'Handful of Tyrants' Ravaging the World During Cameroon Visit - Seneweb

Pope Leo XIV Condemns 'Handful of Tyrants' Ravaging the World During Cameroon Visit  Seneweb

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club-of-mozambiqueMixed11h ago

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries ‘handful of tyrants’ ravaging the world - CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries ‘handful of tyrants’ ravaging the world  CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

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rfi-english17 Apr, 05:28First to report

Pope visits Cameroon city hit by post-vote protest deaths

AP17 Apr, 05:53

More than a half-million people expected at Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Cameroon - AP News

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club-of-mozambique17 Apr, 07:03

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries ‘handful of tyrants’ ravaging the world - CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

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The Independent17 Apr, 08:06

Pope Leo’s Mass to attract more than half a million for biggest event of historic African tour

vijesti-me17 Apr, 08:20

Dojava o bombi u TQ Plazi u Budvi lažna, policija provjerava i...

express-tribune17 Apr, 09:14

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

seneweb17 Apr, 09:24

Pope Leo XIV Condemns 'Handful of Tyrants' Ravaging the World During Cameroon Visit - Seneweb

dhaka-tribune17 Apr, 10:08

Pope Leo excoriates ‘tyrants’ waging war instead of peace - Dhaka Tribune

straits-times17 Apr, 10:19

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage - The Straits Times

observador17 Apr, 10:20

Casa do irmão do Papa Leão XIV alvo de falsa ameaça de bomba

rte-news17 Apr, 10:21

Bomb threat probe at home of Pope Leo's brother in US

n1-serbia17 Apr, 10:41

Hiljade ljudi na stadionu u Kamerunu čeka misu pape Lava XIV

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punch-ng17 Apr, 11:41

Pope to lead mass in Cameroon city hit by post-vote protest deaths

lsm-lv17 Apr, 12:07

Romas pāvests Leons XIV: Pasauli posta nedaudzi tirāni

journal-du-cameroun17 Apr, 12:07

Religion: Pope Leo XIV, Bearer of peace and reconciliation in Bamenda

Daily Nation17 Apr, 12:14

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

citizen-tz17 Apr, 12:18

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage - thecitizen.co.tz

Al Jazeera17 Apr, 12:32

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

Dawn17 Apr, 13:07

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

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index-hr17 Apr, 15:26

Na misi pape Lava u Kamerunu okupilo se 120.000 vjernika

DW17 Apr, 15:33

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

klix-ba17 Apr, 15:41

Policija obavila KDZ pregled Općoj bolnici, dojava o postavljenoj bombi je bila lažna

The Guardian17 Apr, 16:05

Thousands gather for open-air mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon – in pictures

aktuality-sk17 Apr, 16:07

Pápež Lev XIV. varoval africkú mládež pred násilím a ľahkým ziskom. V Kamerune vyzval na nádej a odmietnutie zneužívania

France 2417 Apr, 16:12

Pope Leo XIV leads massive mass in Douala

BBC17 Apr, 16:32

Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures

naftemporiki17 Apr, 16:39

Προειδοποιήσεις του Πάπα Λέοντα για την τεχνητή νοημοσύνη και τις σπάνιες γαίες

channel-news-asia17 Apr, 16:59

Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at Mass that draws 120,000 people

SCMP17 Apr, 17:15

Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at mass that draws 120,000 people

de-volkskrant17 Apr, 18:00

Paus Leo XIV haalt tijdens Afrika-reis uit naar ‘tirannen’ die de wereld teisteren

digi2417 Apr, 18:13Latest update

„Respingeți violența care înșeală promițând câștiguri ușoare”. Papa Leon denunță utilizarea AI pentru a alimenta „conflicte și temeri”