Pope Leo XIV Speaks Against Violence in Cameroon

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Pope Leo XIV Speaks Against Violence in Cameroon

Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon. More than 120,000 people attended his Mass at Japoma Stadium in Douala on Friday.

He told Catholics to reject all violence. He said wealth is shared unfairly in Cameroon.

He spoke about material and spiritual poverty affecting many people there. He travels to Angola, Africa on Saturday.

Klear Note — The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church worldwide. Cameroon is a Central African country with many Catholics. His visit shows the Church's focus on African issues.

Key Terms 3

Pope Leo XIV: The leader of the Catholic Church worldwide
Mass: A religious service held by the Catholic Church
Douala: The largest city in Cameroon, West Africa

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