More than a half-million people expected at Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Cameroon
Summary
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Cameroon as part of his four-nation trip to Africa, focusing on encouraging young people and addressing social challenges. He is expected to celebrate a Mass attended by around 600,000 people and will meet students and staff at the Catholic University of Central Africa.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV is on an 11-day visit to Africa, including Cameroon.
- About 600,000 people are expected to attend a Mass in Douala, Cameroon’s main port city.
- Cameroon has a population of 29 million, with Catholics making up around 29%, and most citizens are young (median age 18).
- The Pope has called for an end to corruption and encouraged investment in youth education and entrepreneurship.
- Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93 years old, has been in power since 1982.
- Despite some economic growth, many young people struggle with unemployment and work informally.
- Many trained doctors and nurses leave Cameroon for better jobs abroad, worsening healthcare shortages.
- President Biya won an eighth term in October 2025 amid growing frustration among the youth.
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