Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures

Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Japoma Stadium in Douala, urging African youth to reject violence and corruption, and to embrace values of faith, family, hospitality, and work.

Pope Leo XIV made a private visit to St. Paul Catholic Hospital in Douala, offering prayers and blessings to patients, families, and staff, and imparting his blessing on everyone present and their loved ones.

Pope Leo XIV met with representatives of Cameroonian Islamic communities, encouraging people of all faiths to work toward peace based on mutual respect.

Pope Leo XIV condemned global 'tyrants' for perpetuating war and environmental exploitation during his visit to Bamenda, Cameroon, calling for a profound shift toward peace and justice.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Bamenda Airport, Cameroon, on the fourth day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa, with more than half a million people expected to attend.