Pope Leo blasts 'handful of tyrants' ravaging world during Cameroon visit
16 Apr 2026, 13:00 GMT
By FRANCE 24
Topic: Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260416-pope-leo-blasts-the-tyrants-ravaging-earth-with-war-and-exploitation-on-cameroon-visit
Pope Leo XIV condemned "a handful of tyrants" that were ravaging the world with war on Thursday, calling instead for the billions spent every year on weapons to go instead towards healthcare and education. The pontiff's strident comments came during a visit to Cameroon's separatist west, where thousands of people have been killed in a years-long conflict.