Pope Challenges Cameroon’s Leadership to Confront Corruption and Rights Abuses

In a rare and direct critique of governance in Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong call to its leaders to confront corruption and address ongoing rights abuses. Speaking on the first day of his visit to the central African nation, the pontiff urged top officials, including long-serving President Paul Biya, to reflect deeply on their leadership and act as unifiers rather than contributors to division. The message landed in a political climate marked by accusations of rampant corruption and