Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Cameroon as part of his 11-day African tour, with a focus on bringing peace to the country’s separatist region. The pontiff landed Wednesday and is scheduled to meet with President Paul Biya.
The visit includes a stop in Bamenda, a city at the heart of the conflict, described by humanitarian groups as one of the world’s most neglected crises. Separatist groups in the English-speaking west have declared a three-day ceasefire to facilitate the Pope’s travel to the region.
Pope Leo XIV led a peace meeting in Bamenda, delivering a message of peace to the conflict-ridden area. People in Cameroon are hopeful that the visit will contribute to resolving the ongoing unrest.