CAMEROON (Life News Agency) – April 15, 2026 – Pope Leo XIV urged the world to reject “the logic of violence and war” and embrace an “unarmed peace” rooted in love and justice, in a message posted today from Cameroon as part of his ongoing apostolic journey through Africa.
In the statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Holy Father wrote:
“Let us reject the logic of violence and war, and embrace peace founded on love and justice—an unarmed peace, not based on fear, threats or weapons. This peace is disarming, because it is capable of resolving conflicts, opening hearts, and generating trust, empathy, and hope. I strongly reiterate: The world thirsts for #Peace! Enough of war and all the pain it causes through death, destruction, and exile!”
The post was tagged with #ApostolicJourney and #Cameroon, highlighting the second leg of his 11-day visit to four African nations: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea (April 13–23, 2026).
Cameroon — often called “Africa in miniature” for its ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity — has been grappling with conflict in its English-speaking regions, where separatist groups have been fighting for greater autonomy since 2017. In a notable gesture ahead of the papal visit, Anglophone separatists announced a three-day pause in fighting to allow safe travel and participation in the Pope’s events, raising hopes for reconciliation.
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to meet with local communities, including a peace-focused gathering in Bamenda on Thursday, and to address themes of coexistence, youth, and integral human development while in the country through April 18.
The Holy Father’s message comes amid broader global tensions, echoing his repeated calls for ceasefires in other conflict zones such as Lebanon and Sudan prior to the trip. Vatican officials have described the journey as one of pilgrimage and dialogue, with no extraordinary security measures planned.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has made peace, migration, the environment, and family life central themes of his early pontificate. His visit to Cameroon is seen by many faithful as a powerful symbol of the Catholic Church’s commitment to unity in Christ amid division.
Life News Agency will continue to follow the Apostolic Journey and report on the Pope’s engagements across Africa.
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