Pope calls for global disarmament during visit to Cameroon conflict zone

Pope Leo XIV used his visit to Cameroon’s volatile western region to issue a forceful condemnation of global militarization and exploitation. Speaking Thursday in an area scarred by years of separatist violence, the pontiff described war as a devastating choice imposed by “a handful of tyrants.” His remarks centered on the staggering resources funneled into weapons production, urging global leaders to redirect those funds toward healthcare and education—domains he said are critical for preservin