Pope Leo XIV denounces government corruption in Cameroon

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Pope Leo XIV delivered an unusually blunt critique of government corruption during a visit to Cameroon, urging authorities to break the “idolatrous thirst for profit” to achieve lasting peace. The address, delivered before President Paul Biya—the world’s oldest head of state—saw the leader remain passive and without reaction as the pontiff spoke. State television interrupted … Read more