Summary
Pope Leo visited Cameroon again 20 years after his first trip there when he was known as Father Bob. Large numbers of people welcomed him as he works to change the Roman Catholic Church by focusing on growing congregations in Africa while church attendance is dropping in Europe.
Key Facts
- Pope Leo returned to Cameroon 20 years after his first visit.
- He was previously known as Father Bob during his earlier visit.
- Cameroon welcomed him with very large crowds.
- The Roman Catholic Church is seeing fewer members in Europe.
- Church attendance is growing in African countries like Cameroon.
- Pope Leo is leading efforts to change the church to fit new realities.
- Al Jazeera reporter Nicolas Haque covered the visit in Cameroon.
