Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest
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Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest

Al Jazeera·5h ago·Hope

What Happened

Pope Leo XIV visited Bamenda in northwest Cameroon, urging peace in a region experiencing deadly clashes between separatist groups and government forces. Despite security risks, worshippers undertook dangerous journeys to attend the Pope's visit, demonstrating their commitment to religious gatherings in the conflict-affected area.

Key Entities

Pope Leo XIVCameroonBamendaNorthwest CameroonSeparatistsGovernment forces

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