Pope Urges Cameroon to Reject Violence at Mass that Draws 120,000 People

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

Believers slept overnight on mats to hear the address from the pontiff, who has drawn Trump’s ire with his anti-war comments.

Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at 120,000-strong Mass

Pope Leo called on Cameroonians to reject violence and embrace generosity on Friday, addressing a crowd of around 120,000 people during a Mass in Douala, the largest gathering of his ongoing Africa tour. The Mass, held at Japoma Stadium under heavy security, drew thousands who had camped overnight to hear the pontiff, reflecting the significance of the visit for Cameroon’s Catholic community. Speaking in both French and English, Leo acknowledged…