Pope Leo XIV has criticized foreigners who exploit the wealth of Africa for profit during his visit to a conflict-hit region of Cameroon. It is one of several forthright remarks he made, including blasting those who spend billions on wars and urging the Cameroonian government to root out corruption for peace to prevail. He spent the day in Bamenda, a city at the center of a brutal separatist rebellion, addressing an estimated 20,000 worshippers at a Mass at Bamenda Airport. During his address, he stated that internal problems are exacerbated by outsiders who 'in the name of profit, continue to lay their hands on the African continent to exploit and plunder it.' Earlier in his visit, joyful crowds welcomed the Pope, who arrived under military escort. His comments came amidst an ongoing insurgency that has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacement of many. Pope Leo XIV has urged for change and emphasized the importance of restoring peace through justice and addressing corruption within the country.
Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Foreign Exploitation of Africa During Cameroon Visit
Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Foreign Exploitation of Africa During Cameroon Visit
During his visit to Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV condemned foreign exploitation of African resources, addressing a crowd of 20,000 in Bamenda amidst ongoing conflict in the region.
Pope Leo XIV, on his visit to the conflict-ridden city of Bamenda, Cameroon, has denounced the exploitation of Africa's resources by foreigners. Speaking to a large audience, he emphasized the need for the government to tackle corruption and warned of the detrimental effects of external profiteering on local peace and stability.
